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Discover a delicious Mediterranean Quinoa-Lentil Salad with fresh herbs, creamy dressing, and plenty of protein—perfect for any occasion! $2.57/serving. Perfect flavors that improve with time.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup green lentils, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cucumber, chopped in small bite-size pieces
  • 6 ounces goat cheese goat or feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/3 cup sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds (or seeds of your choice)
  • 2 teaspoons thyme, fresh and minced (or 1 teaspoon dry thyme)
  • 1 tablespoon oreganofresh and minced (or 2 teaspoons dry oregano)
  • 2 tablespoons dill, fresh and minced (use 1 tablespoon if dry herbs)
  • For the dressing:
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons lemon juice (approximately juice of 1 lemon)
  • 1 tablespoon honey, agave nectar, or maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons stoneground mustard

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