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Radish Sprout and Lentil Salad

Radish Sprout and Lentil Salad Recipe

A different kind of salad with some crunch.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Healthy
Calories 121.5 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup dried lentils
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 shallot
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cup radish sprouts
  • 1/2 chopped watercress
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Rinse, drain and set aside the lentils.
  • Put the water and shallot in a saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil.
  • Add garlic, bay leaf, and lentils.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, uncovered.
  • Do not overcook, the lentils should have a crunch.
  • Drain the lentils, discarding the shallot, garlic and the bay leaf.
  • For the dressing, combine the ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to blend.
  • Mix the lentils, sprouts and the watercress in a salad bowl.
  • Add the dressing and toss to combine.
  • Cover and refrigerate the salad for 2 to 3 hours before serving.

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Nutrition

Serving: 165gCalories: 121.5kcalCarbohydrates: 21.1gProtein: 8.5gFat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 112.4mgFiber: 9.8gSugar: 1.5g
Keyword < 30 Mins, Beans, Beginner Cook, Canadian, Easy, Inexpensive, Lentils, Lunch, Potluck, Spring, Summer, Vegetable, Winter
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