Step 1

Place the quinoa and lentils in a medium stockpot with 3 cups of water and 1 tsp. salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook for 25-30 minutes until the quinoa is fluffy and the lentils are cooked, but firm. Drain any excess water if needed. Remove from heat. If you want a cold salad, spread out on a baking sheet to cool or make in advance,

Step 2

Whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic. Toss with quinoa. Add remaining ingredients and toss together.