Healthy Quinoa Lentil Salad Recipe | High Protein Salad Ideas For Work, College | Make-Ahead Salads

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Tofu provides a similar texture with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable while still providing healthy fats.

quinoa

🥗Healthier: cauliflower rice

💰Cheaper: brown rice

Brown rice is a cost-effective alternative with a similar texture.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed banana

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Sour cream can add creaminess at a lower cost.

Rinse quinoa under cold water until water runs clear.

Combine quinoa and water in a saucepan; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until quinoa is fluffy, about 15 minutes.

In a separate pot, cook lentils in boiling water until tender, about 20 minutes.

Drain lentils and set aside to cool.

Chop cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, and parsley.

In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, lentils, and chopped vegetables.

In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and cumin.

Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to combine.

Fold in crumbled feta cheese and diced avocado.

Serve over a bed of spinach, if desired.

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