I love this Lentil & Quinoa salad, with a base of kale and green beans and a vegan creamy coriander lime dressing! It is super simple, healthy, and tasty!
Salad:
- 2 heads kale
- 1 lb green beans* stemmed & chopped into 1″ pieces
- 1 cup cooked black lentils
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 avocado pitted and cubed
Dressing:
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/2 cup packed cilantro
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3/4 teaspoon each of salt & pepper
Instructions:
- Starting with the dressing, add all the ingredients to a blender and blend on high for 1 minute until smooth. Transfer the dressing to a jar and set it aside to thicken.
- Tear kale leaves from the stalk and add them to a pan along with the green beans. Steam or saute for 2 – 3 minutes until green beans are slightly tender and kale leaves start to wilt. Transfer the veggies to a large mixing bowl and cool for 10 minutes.
- Once cooled, add quinoa and beans to the bowl. Pour dressing over salad and toss until coated.
- Either serve immediately (and slightly warm) or place the salad in the refrigerator to cool entirely. Upon serving, split evenly between four dishes and top with avocado pieces.
- Enjoy!
Image & recipe inspiration from: www.simplyquinoa.com
Love,
Johanna