Lentil Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

• 1 x 400 g can brown lentils, (drained and rinsed)
• 1 cup cooked quinoa ((~ ¼ cup uncooked))
• 1 cup fresh mint, (coriander or basil, finely chopped)
• 1 cup parsley, (finely chopped)
• 1 spring onion, (finely sliced)
• ½ cup diced cucumber
• ½ cup diced red capsicum or tomato
• ¼ cup cashew pieces
• 6 dates, (thinly sliced (or ¼ cup currants))
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup, (honey or brown sugar)
• juice of a lemon
• pinch salt and pepper