Quinoa and Lentil Salad

Name: Quinoa and Lentil Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean, French, European
Ingredients: 2 cups dry quinoa; 1 19 oz can of lentils (drained and rinsed ); 2 cups shredded carrots; 4 ribs celery (finely diced ); 2/3 cups fresh parsley (finely chopped ); 3 cups apples (chopped ); 1/4 cup hemp hearts; 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar; 1/2 cup olive oil; 2 tsp herbes de Provence (or Italian seasoning ); 2 tsp smooth Dijon mustard; 3 tsp honey (or maple syrup); salt and pepper (to taste )

Instructions

This Quinoa Salad with Lentils recipe checks all the boxes. Lentils and quinoa satisfy while apples, carrots, and celery offer a delightful crunch. A bright vinaigrette dressing brings it all together. It’s perfect for a light, energizing lunch. It also works as a side dish. Best of all, it stays fresh for days.

Updated at: Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:01:01 GMT