Lentil Salad Recipe


Submitted by jacqueline_w

Makes 4 servings


Adapted from Alton Brown (http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,1977,FOOD_9936_35629,00.html)

Ingredients
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/8 cup olive oil
1 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 cup fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
38 g thick sliced bacon (3 slices), cooked and chopped
1/2 pound green lentils, approximately 1 1/4 cups
1/2 small onion
1 clove garlic, halved
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Directions
  1. For lentils: Pick over the lentils, rinse and drain.

  2. Place the lentils along with the onion, garlic, a bay leaf and salt into a large 3-quart saucepan and cover with water by 2 to 3 inches. Place over high heat and bring just to a rolling boil.

  3. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer until the lentils are tender, approximately 25 to 30 minutes.

  4. Drain any remaining liquid and discard the onion, garlic, bay leaf and salt pork. Stir in black pepper and taste for salt.

  5. Whisk the vinegar, olive oil, mustard, salt, pepper, parsley and thyme together in a large mixing bowl.

  6. Add the warm lentils and bacon and stir to combine. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Categories

Beans, Main Dish, Salads, Advance

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 102.5g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
321
Calories from Fat
106
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
11.8g
18%
Saturated Fat
2.9g
14%
Cholesterol
9mg
3%
Sodium
766mg
32%
Total Carbohydrates
35.7g
12%
Dietary Fiber
17.7g
71%
Sugars
1.6g
Protein
17.4g
Vitamin A 4% • Vitamin C 10%
Calcium 5% • Iron 27%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
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Nutrition Grade
96% confidence
A- 		  Good points
  • Low in cholesterol
  • Low in sugar
  • Very high in dietary fiber
  • High in thiamin
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