Lentil Salad

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Hearty and delicious way to serve green lentils - onions make it sweet, almonds are for texture. YUMMY! Soaking the lentils the night before may help with the gas but not necessary.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups green lentils

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 2 onions, diced

  • 1 pound mushrooms, diced

  • 3 stalks celery, diced

  • ¼ cup olive oil

  • ¼ cup soy sauce

  • 2 tablespoons honey

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, or to taste

  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed

  • 1 cup chopped almonds

Directions

  1. Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add lentils. Reduce heat and simmer until lentils are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain.

  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onions until slightly browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Add mushrooms and celery; cook until mushrooms have softened, about 7 minutes.

  3. Whisk 1/4 cup olive oil, soy sauce, honey, lemon juice, and garlic together in a bowl.

  4. Stir almonds into onion mixture; mix well. Carefully fold in lentils and dressing; stir to coat. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

294 Calories
15g Fat
30g Carbs
13g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 294
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 19%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Sodium 682mg 30%
Total Carbohydrate 30g 11%
Dietary Fiber 10g 35%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 13g 27%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 64mg 5%
Iron 4mg 23%
Potassium 704mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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