Lentil Salad

Lentil Salad
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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 167.3
  • Total Fat: 9.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 149.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 22.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.8 g
  • Protein: 5.9 g

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Introduction

Giada Italian Lentil Salad
Makes 8 (1 cup) servings
Giada Italian Lentil Salad
Makes 8 (1 cup) servings

Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    Ingredients:
    1 pound green lentils (recommended: Sabarot)
    2 scallions, chopped
    1 cup halved seedless green grapes
    1 cup halved seedless red grapes
    1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
    1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
    1/2 cup coarsely chopped skinned and toasted hazelnuts
    2 teaspoons lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)

    Vinaigrette:
    1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (from 1 to 2 lemons)
    1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
    1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
    1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper


Directions

Directions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the lentils and cook until tender, stirring occasionally, about 18 to 20 minutes. Drain and let cool for 5 minutes. Place lentils and remaining salad ingredients in a large salad bowl.

For the Vinaigrette:
Place the lemon juice in a small bowl. Slowly add the oil, whisking constantly, until combined. Season with salt and pepper, to taste


Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss well.



Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user RSLIMA.