Apple, Beet & Lentil Salad – Lentils.org

Apple, Beet & Lentil Salad

  By lentilsorg  

April 28, 2017

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  • Prep: 15 Minutes
  • Cook: 5 Minutes

  • 15 Minutes

    5 Minutes

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  • Yields: 4
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Directions

  1. Whisk dressing ingredients together in a small bowl. Set aside.
  2. Combine lentils, beet, apple, and pumpkin seeds in a large bowl. Stir together well. Add arugula and basil. Stir in the dressing and toss until everything is incorporated. Scatter the Goat’s cheese on top. Serve immediately.

Ingredients

DRESSING:

1/ 3 cup (75 mL) canola oil

3 Tbsp (45 mL) fresh lime juice

2 tsp (10 mL) whole grain mustard

2 tsp (10 mL) maple syrup

1 tsp (5 mL) lime zest

to taste, salt and pepper

SALAD:

1 cup (250 mL) cooked green lentils

1 large beet, peeled and cut into thin strips

1 red apple, cored and thinly sliced

1/2 cup (125 mL) pumpkin seeds

2 cups (500 mL) arugula

1/2 cup (125 mL) shredded basil leaves

1/2 cup (125 ml) Goat’s cheese

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size1 cup (250 mL)
Calories460
Sodium350 mg
Potassium521 mg
Protein14 g
Cholesterol20 mg
Sugar13 g
Total Fat33 g
Saturated Fat8 g
Total Carbohydrates28 g
Dietary Fiber7 g