Quinoa Lentil Salad

This salad is powered by plant-based protein and flavored with freshness!! Steve and I went to his family get together on Sunday.  There is usually very little options for us to eat so this salad was are main course for the evening and I was hoping no one would like it so there was more for us! But... I was pleased to see that even the omnivores loved it.

Ingredients:
1c. quinoa
1-2c. water (plus 3 cups)
1c. lentils
1tsp dijon mustard
2TB red wine vinegar
1/4c. olive oil
1/4tsp garlic powder
1 lime, zest
Salt and pepper
4 green onions
2TB fresh cilantro leaves
1/2cup cherry tomatoes (chopped)
1 green bell pepper diced

Directions:
Cook the quinoa in 1 1/4c. water.  Cook the lentils in 2c. water. Cook the lentils and quinoa to desire consistency and let cool.  In a small bowl whisk together vinegar and olive oil, then add the garlic powder, lime zest and salt and pepper to taste.  In a large bowl add the cooked quinoa and lentils and mix in the green onions, cherry tomatoes, green bell pepper and cilantro.  Add in the dressing a little bit at a time stirring/tossing it as you go.  Can serve on top of greens.