Lentil quinoa salad with avocado, feta cheese, cucumber and fresh mint

Lentil, Quinoa & Mint Salad

Lily & Loaf
Servings

2

Prep Time

10 minutes

Calories

390

Cuisine

Mediterranean

Category

Lunches

Lentil, Quinoa & Mint Salad is a fresh and satisfying salad combining quinoa, green lentils, avocado, cucumber, feta cheese and mint. Finished with a simple lemon and olive oil dressing, this protein-rich salad is ideal for lunch, meal prep or as a nutritious side dish.

Ingredients

  • 75g cooked quinoa
  • 75g cooked puy (green) lentils
  • 75g Edamame beans (optional)
  • œ avocado (diced)
  • 50g diced feta cheese
  • 4-5 fresh mint leaves (finely torn)
  • ÂŒ cucumber, diced

Dressing

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbs lemon juice
  • Pink Himalayan salt and black pepper

Directions

  1. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper until combined.
  2. Place the quinoa, lentils, avocado, cucumber, feta cheese and mint into a large bowl.
  3. Pour over the dressing and gently toss until evenly coated.
  4. Serve immediately or chill for 15 minutes before serving for a fresher flavour.
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