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Spinach & Lentil Salad with Pear

Prep Time: 5 Minutes

Total time: 15 Minutes

Servings: 4-6

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Ingredients

Directions

Nutrition

Ingredients

    1/4 cup (60 mL) cider or white vinegar

    1 tsp (5 mL) honey

    1 tsp (5 mL) mustard

    2 Tbsp (30 mL) canola oil

    to taste, salt and pepper

    1 1/2 cups (375 mL) cooked green lentils

    1/2 cup (125 mL) thinly sliced red onion

    4 cups (1 L) packed baby spinach leaves

    1 pear, cored and chopped

    1/2 cup (125 mL) toasted pumpkin seeds (reserve some for garnish)

    1/2 cup (125 mL) grated Swiss or crumbled blue cheese (optional)


Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together vinegar, honey, mustard, and oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in lentils and onions and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, toss together spinach, pear, and seeds. Add lentil mixture and combine well.
  3. Portion the salad into bowls. Garnish with more seeds and optional cheese.

Dried cranberries and blueberries work beautifully in this salad.


Nutritional Information

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125 mL)
  • Per serving:
  • Calories 250
  • Total Fat 15 g
  • Saturated Fat 4.5 g
  • Cholesterol 15 mg
  • Carbohydrates 16 g
  • Dietary Fibre 6 g
  • Sugar 3 g
  • Protein 13 g
  • Sodium 270 mg
  • Potassium 312 mg
  • Folate 100 mcg