Creamy Spiced Lentil and Quinoa Detox Salad

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cooking Time

N/A

Yields

4 Servings

Ingredients

Lentils

• 1 package (2 cups) of steamed lentils (I use the Trader Joe's ones)

• 1 Tb. olive oil

• 1 Tb. garlic paste 

• 1 Tb. lemon juice

• 1/8 tsp. of the following spices: tumeric, cumin, curry and and cardamon 

• S+P to taste

Dressing

• 1/2 cup water

• 1/4 tahini

• 1/4 cup nutritional yeast

• 1 tsp. dijon mustard

• 1 tsp. capers

• 1 tsp. garlic paste

• 1 tsp. coconut aminos

• 1 tb. lemon juice

• 1 tb. apple cider vinegar

Salad 

• 4 cups of chopped romaine lettuce

• 1/2 cup shredded carrots 

• 1/2 chopped red cabbage

• 1/2 cup cilantro

Directions

Lentils

1. In a large bowl, break apart lentils with a fork.

2. Add olive oil, lemon, garlic paste and seasonings and toss until fully coated. 

3. Set aside.

Dressing

1. Blend all dressing ingredients until you achieve a creamy consistency.

Salad

1. Chop romaine hearts, cabbage and cilantro by hand. 

2. Add quinoa. lentils and dressing and toss until fully coated.

3. Serve and enjoy!