Lentil and Quinoa Salad

This Lentil and Quinoa Salad is a healthy salad that is perfect for a filling side dish at your next braai.

Cuisine: BRAAI TIME – HEALTHY SIDE DISHES
Cook Time: 10 – 15 minutes (excluding cooking time of quinoa)
Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 can lentils
• 2 cups cooked quinoa, cooled
• 1 medium tomato, diced in cubes
• ½ cucumber, diced
• 1 cup (200g) cooked broccoli, chopped in smaller pieces
• 1 large carrot, diced
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. Mix the above ingredients together.
2. Flavour with salt and black pepper to taste.
3. Serve cold.

*Balsamic vinegar and lemon juice can be used as a light dressing.

TAKE NOTE
1 serving of this recipe will count as 1 starch portion so do not add additional starches to the meal. You can,however, add more vegetables or a green salad on the side.