QUINOA LENTIL SALAD WITH YOGURT DRESSING NJOY DAN:

QUINOA LENDTIL SALAD WITH YOGURT DRESSING by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup quinoa

2 cups water or chicken broth

1 cup cooked red lentils

6 cherry tomatoes, halved

1 (15.5 Oz) can black beans, drained and washed

2 scallions cut on the bias

1 handful fresh mint, chopped

1 handful fresh oregano, chopped

YOGURT DRESSING:

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/2-cup yogurt

1/4-cup red wine vinegar

1 teaspoon EACH cumin, Turkish oregano and green zaatar

Sea salt to taste

DIRECTIONS;

1.   Bring quinoa salted water to a boil in saucepan.

2.   Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for about 15 minutes.

3.   Set aside.

4.   Whisk all yogurt dressing ingredients together in a bowl.

5.   Combine cooked quinoa, cooked lentils tomatoes, black beans and scallions.

6.   Pour dressing over quinoa mixture; toss to coat.

7.   Stir in mint and oregano, season with salt and pepper to taste.

ENJOY DAN:                                              BON-APPETITE!!