Mediterranean Quinoa and Lentil Salad

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 1 cup green lentils, cooked
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   1. Cook the quinoa according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork and let cool.

2. 2

   2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, lentils, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, olives, parsley, and basil.