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Quinoa, lentil and feta salad

Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Quinoa, lentil and feta salad

Quinoa, lentil and feta salad

Serves 4
200g quinoa
1 tsp olive oil
1 shallot or ½ onion, finely chopped
2 tbsp tarragon, roughly chopped
500g Puy lentils, cooked
¼ cucumber, lightly peeled and diced
100g feta, crumbled
6 spring onions, thinly sliced
Zest and juice of 1 orange
1 tbsp red or white wine vinegar


1. Cook the quinoa in a large pan of boiling water for 10-15 mins until tender, drain well, then set aside to cool.

2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a small pan, then cook the shallot or onion for a few mins until softened. Add the tarragon, stir well, then remove from the heat.

3. Stir the softened shallot and tarragon into the cooled quinoa along with the lentils, cucumber, feta, spring onions, orange zest and juice and vinegar. Toss well together and serve.