Quinoa and Lentil Salad

I didn't make this for dinner, but to take to work tomorrow for a potluck.

First take 1 cup quinoa and 2 1/2 cups of water place in a large microwave safe bowl, cover and cook in the microwave for 9 minutes. Then let stand 2 minutes, fluff with a fork, let cool.

Next, you need 2 cups of lentils that have been rinsed off and drained, put it in a pan with 4 cups of water, let it simmer for about 30 minutes. Drain and let cool.

Meanwhile, whisk together (I put it into the blender) 2 tsp dijon mustard, 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar, whisk together until combined. Next, while blender is running, drizzle in 1/2 cup of olive or canola oil to make and emulsion. Add 2 grated cloves of garlic, the zest from 2 limes, salt, and pepper to taste.

When quinoa and lentils are cool, toss together to combine, add 1/2 of a chopped red onion, 2 chopped green onions, 1/2 chopped red bell pepper, 1/2 yellow bell pepper, 1/2 orange bell pepper, chopped cilantro (as much as you like or sub with fresh chopped flat leaf parsley)

toss to combine. Next, pour the emulsion over the top and toss to combine.