Zesty Broccoli & Lentil Quinoa

1 cup steamed broccoli
2 cups cooked lentils
4 cups cooked quinoa
3 Tbs lemon juice
1/2 cup chopped parsley
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup Tessemae's Zesty Ranch dressing

1) Combine broccoli, lentils, quinoa and parsley in a large bowl.
2) In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, garlic and zesty ranch dressing.
3) Pour dressing over the vegetable/quinoa mixture and toss to combine. Serve warm, at room temp or chilled.

Review: I made this upon waking, so that it would be chilled before a family party this afternoon. It was fairly quick and easy to make. Except for one thing. This special, vegan ranch dressing is largely comprised of olive oil - which hardens in the fridge. I had to run the bottle under hot water and shake vigorously to thaw it. I wasn't counting on that happening, as I'm so accustomed to traditional ranches. For serving later, I'll need to keep the bottle out for awhile before dinner is served. It smelled amazing and gave the salad a phenomenal taste. This may become a staple dish in our house!

Adapted from:
http://www.theglutenfreevegan.com/2013/09/zesty-broccoli-lentils-quinoa/