Rich Green Lentil Salad with Walnut Oil
A lovely rich tasting lentil salad. High in protein, fiber and low in saturated fats.
Ingredients
| 1 | cup |
lentils
French green |
|
| 6 | each |
parsley leaves
fresh spigs |
* |
| 1 | each |
bay leaves
prefer. turkish |
* |
| 1 | pinch |
thyme
dried |
* |
| 2 | Tb |
vinegar
wine |
* |
| 2 | each |
scallions, spring or green onions
(scallions) or red onion, finely chopped |
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
dry mustard
|
|
| 1 | x |
salt
to taste |
* |
| 1 | x |
black pepper
to taste |
* |
| ⅓ | cup |
walnut oil
may substitute light olive oil |
|
| 3 | Tb |
parsley leaves
fresh chopped |
* |
Directions
Rinse and/or soak the lentils as required.
Place the lentils, bay leaf, thyme and parsley sprigs and lentils in a saucepan. Cover with boiling water and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes or until the lentils are tender. Be careful not to over cook.
In a salad bowl. Whisk the wine vinegar, onion, dry mustard, salt and pepper together. Add the oil in a thin stream while continuing to whisk.
Add the lentils and gently toss with the dressing. Add the chopped fresh parsley and adjust seasonings to preference.
Serve warm or cold.
Calories: 346 fat: 19g (48% of calories from fat), saturated fat 2g, protein 15g, carbohydrate 32g, cholesterol 0 mg, fiber 16.5g Nutritional benefits: Protein, good carbs, fiber from lentils, omega-3 fatty acids from walnut oil
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 74g (2.6 oz)
