Warm Lentil Salad
The garlic and dijon mustard give this salad a zesty flavor that you'll love.
Ingredients
- 15 ounces Lentils
- 1/2 Tbsp Vinegar
- 2 Carrots Chopped
- 1/2 Onion Diced
- 1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
- 1 tsp Thyme Dried
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced
- Salt To taste
- Pepper To taste
- 1 Tbsp Vegetable Oil Or olive oil
Equipment
- Large Skillet
Instructions
- Heat oil over medium heat in a saute pan/skillet.
- Add carrots, onion and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook until soft, 5-8 minutes.
- Add garlic and herbs (optional), cook for one minute.
- Add lentils, vinegar and mustard (optional). Cook until lentils are warm, about 3 minutes.
Notes
- If using vinegar, red wine, white wine or cider vinegar work best.
- If available, chopped leek can be substituted for onion.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Warm Lentil Salad
Serving Size
0.5 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
424
Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Sodium
69
mg
3
%
Potassium
1128
mg
32
%
Carbohydrates
68
g
23
%
Fiber
34
g
142
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
28
g
56
%
Vitamin A
5163
IU
103
%
Vitamin C
8
mg
10
%
Calcium
77
mg
8
%
Iron
8
mg
44
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Black Pepper, Carrots, Dijon Mustard, Garlic, Lentils, Olive Oil, Onion, Thyme, Vinegar