Ingredients for - Cranberry Lentil and Quinoa Salad

1. Dried lentils 1 cup
2. Bay leaves, divided (Optional) 2
3. Water to cover 2
4. Water 2 cups
5. Quinoa 1 cup
6. Lemon juice 3 tablespoons
7. Honey 1 teaspoon
8. White wine vinegar 1 tablespoon
9. Salt ¼ teaspoon
10. Olive oil 3 tablespoons
11. Ground black pepper to taste 3 tablespoons
12. Coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted ½ cup
13. Dried cranberries, or to taste ½ cup
14. Crumbled feta cheese ½ cup
15. Green onion, finely chopped 1 small

How to cook deliciously - Cranberry Lentil and Quinoa Salad

1 . Stage

Place lentils and 1 bay leaf in a saucepan with enough water to cover; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until lentils are tender, about 30 minutes; drain and discard bay leaf. Rinse lentils with cold water until cool, then transfer to a large bowl.

2 . Stage

Bring 2 cups water, quinoa, and remaining bay leaf to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse quinoa with cold water until cool, discarding bay leaf. Stir quinoa into lentils.

3 . Stage

Heat lemon juice in a microwave-safe bowl in a microwave until warm, about 30 seconds. Stir honey into juice until dissolved. Add vinegar and salt; whisk in olive oil and season with black pepper. Pour lemon juice mixture into lentils and quinoa.

4 . Stage

Mix walnuts, cranberries, feta cheese, and green onion into lentil and quinoa salad. Toss to coat. Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.