This Broccoli Quinoa Lentil Salad has scores of different flavors. The crunchy grated broccoli, the nutty lentil, the wholesome quinoa all topped off with the fresh citrus and cilantro flavors all come together to make an outstanding salad.
This salad is not only delicious but oh so good for you loaded with protein and essential amino acids.
RECIPE SHARED WITH FRIENDS
This Broccoli Quinoa Lentil Salad recipe was shared by my fabulous friend Nicole, who I might add is a wonderful cook.
She raved about the recipe and was kind enough to share it with me, and now I am sharing it with you.
WHY YOU SHOULD MAKE THIS BROCCOLI QUINOA LENTIL SALAD
I have made it several times and mixed up using white quinoa once and red quinoa the other times.
You can use green lentils or multi colored lentils. It doesn’t matter what color of grains you pick, the taste will remain the same.
Personally, I like using the darker colors because it gave the dish more color, and wasn’t so green. My son Jacob has a fear of the color green on his plate. So with the bit of color he made a face, but gave it a try and had a second serving.
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HEALTH BENEFITS OF THIS BROCCOLI QUINOA LENTIL SALAD
This little salad is a powerhouse of goodness, the veggies stay raw and the quinoa and lentils add the whole grains a helping of protein. This recipe is also gluten-free and if you choose not to add the feta, dairy free. You can make it ahead of time and stick it in the refrigerator to get nice and cold. I prefer it this way, so you can make it in advance. I usually have the leftovers for lunch the next day.
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Broccoli Quinoa Lentil Salad
Ingredients
Dressing:
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 6 tablespoons Avocado oil olive oil works well too
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt use 1/2 if you are adding feta
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
Salad:
- 2 cups of fresh broccoli grated
- 1/2 cup lentils
- 1/2 cup quinoa
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper seeded and minced
- 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts or pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 cup feta optional
Instructions
Dressing:
- Add all ingredients to bowl and whisk to combine.
Salad:
- Grate broccoli (I use my food processor) and add to large bowl.
- Add pepper, red onion, chopped cilantro and nuts to broccoli
- Cook quinoa and lentil according to bag directions. Add to bowl of broccoli.
- Top with whisked dressing and toss to coat.
- Serve right away or refrigerate before serving.
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I love a broccoli salad! This one seems so easy and so good!
Thanks Jaren.
This looks scrumptious. I love broccoli and quinoa so both together sounds even better!
What a great looking salad, I love quinoa!
Thanks Sheena.
I have been experimenting with lentils a bit more, I have got to try this! Looks great!
I am a big fan of lentils in vegetarian cooking, and love the addition here. I mean, you have so much protein and vitamins in this recipe! I could eat this as my main!
I love that this salad has quinoa and lentils in it! I bet it is a great combination and so healthy!
Broccoli and quinoa is a new combination to me and lentils too? Flavor and texture perfection!
Talk about a total powerhouse dish!! I love the fresh broccoli paired with whole grains–totally up my alley in delcious dishes. Pinned!
I love how simple this salad is…what a nice friend, Nicole is for sharing it with you!
Hi Amy….we have a local farm down the street that has kohlrabi available. Do you think I could use this instead of the broccoli? I have never tried kohlrabi, but it is said to taste like a cross between broccoli and a radish; not sure. This salad sounds really good, especially nice for lunch 🙂 Thanks for the help!
Hi Terri,
I have to admit I have never cooked with Kohlrabi, so I did a little research. I asked a friend of mine who is a chef and she said you can substitute but you may want to cut the amount you add down to half, as it is spicy like radish. I also found this great article on how to cook and prepare Kohlrabi, I though you might want to read. http://www.thekitchn.com/top-five-ways-to-prepare-kohlr-60321
Would love to hear how it turns out.
xx Amy