Crispy quinoa salad

Preparation time: 10-15 minutes

Cooking time: 20-25 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

This crispy quinoa salad and lentils is a pure, nutritious and colourful delight. The pepper sauce, enhanced by our Perfect Oil ™, adds a tangy, fragrant touch to every bite.

Ideal for a balanced meal, this salad is both tasty and healthy.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups cooked quinoa
  
• 4 roasted peppers
  
• 80 ml (⅓ cup) unsalted almonds
  
• A small bunch of fresh parsley
  
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
  
• 60 ml (¼ cup) Maison Orphée Perfect Oil ™
  
• 45 ml (3 tbsp.) pomegranate molasses
  
• 250 ml (1 cup) cooked brown lentils
  
• 180 ml (¾ cup) crumbled feta cheese
  
• 60 ml (¼ cup) red onion, thinly sliced
  
• 250 ml (1 cup) arugula
  
• 60 ml (¼ cup) currants
  
• Juice of half a lemon
  
• 15 ml (1 tbsp.) honey
  
• 30 ml (2 tbsp.) Maison Orphée Perfect Oil ™
  
• Fresh dill, for garnish
  

PREPARATION

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.

2. Spread quinoa on a baking sheet. Add a drizzle of Perfect Oil ™ and salt. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
   

3. In a food processor, combine roasted peppers, almonds, garlic, parsley and pomegranate molasses. Blend well, gradually incorporating the oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
   

4. In a bow, combine the crispy quinoa, lentils, arugula, feta cheese, currants and red onions.
   

5. In another bowl, combine lemon juice, honey and Perfect Oil ™.
   

6. Add the sauce to the lentil preparation and mix well.
   

7. Assemble the final dish - to a large platter spread the roasted bell pepper sauce on the bottom and top with the salad. Sprinkle with fresh dill.
   

8. Enjoy!