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[NEW] Lentil Salad With Apples

This make-ahead salad is better if allowed to marinate for a bit so that all the flavors develop.  It's worth the wait. If you can't find canned Puy lentils (more info on types of lentils here), don't be afraid to buy them dry and cook them yourself. The extra twenty minutes are worth the wait in order to get the best texture. If you like a more robust flavor in your dressing, don't be afraid to double-down on the vinegar. A little extra balsamic or sherry vinegar are fantastic with the apples in this dish.
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Prep Time: (Marinate Time: 30 Minutes) 10 Minutes
Cook Time: None
Total Time: 30 mins
4 Servings
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[NEW] Lentil Salad With Apples

Ingredients

  • 1 T. cider vinegar 1/4 t. granulated sugar 1/8 t. kosher salt 1/8 t. freshly ground black pepper 2 T. olive oil 1 T. water 1 fennel bulb, finely diced 1 tart apple, peeled and finely diced
  • 8 oz. plum tomatoes, finely diced 2 (14.5-ounces) cans of low-sodium Puy lentils, drained and rinsed 1 T. fresh thyme 2 T. fresh basil

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Instructions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until the sugar dissolves.2. Add in the olive oil, and whisk until emulsified. Add the water, and whisk to loosen.3. Add the fennel, apple, and tomatoes, toss to combine, and allow to sit in the vinaigrette for 15 minutes.4. Add the lentils and fresh herbs and allow to sit another 15 minutes. Serve.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings per container
Serving size 393 g
Amount per serving
Calories 230
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.1g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 320.5mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 41.6g 15%
Dietary Fiber 18.18g 64%
Total Sugars 13g
Includes 0.3g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 14.1g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 43.3mg 4%
Iron 5.1mg 30%
Potassium 447.6mg 10%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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