Lentil and walnut salad

Light meal & snack , French

By on 26 July 2011


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Introduction:

This crunchy salad is delicious in the Summer or Winter. It is a nutritional powerhouse packed with fibre and folate. After a hearty serving of the lentil-packed salad, it's unlikely you will feel hunger pangs again for hours. Calories: 280 Sugar: 4g Fat: 11g Saturates: 1g Salt: 1g


Ingredients:

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cooking Time: 40 mins Serving: 4 Credit: Laura McLoughlin

Instructions:

  1. Rinse the lentils under cold water, then place in a pan, cover and bring to a boil. Simmer for 30-40 minutes or until the lentils are just tender.
  2. Drain the lentils and, while they are still warm, stir in the oil (walnut oil could be used here if preferred), vinegar, crushed garlic and mustard.
  3. Set aside to cool.
  4. When ready to serve, toss the salad leaves together with the lentils and walnuts.

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