CRUNCHY LENTIL WALNUT SALAD
This is a copycat of the fabulous Lentil Walnut Salad from the Kebab Shop in California. You want to make sure not to overcook the lentils...they should have a little bite to stand up to the crunchiness of the walnuts. Unlimited modifications could be made with additions, subtractions and/or tweaks... pine nuts instead of walnuts, add goat cheese or feta, add crunchy carrots too? Enjoy!
Provided by AmyFromSD
Categories Vegan
Time 40m
Yield 4 cups, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Rinse the lentils and put them in a saucepan with plenty of lightly salted water and the bay leaf. Bring to a boil, decrease the heat to a simmer, and cook for about 20 - 25 minutes, until the lentils are tender but still have a good crunch/bite to them. Be careful to not overcook them.
- While the lentils are cooking, make the dressing. Mix the vinegar, mustard, oil, garlic, salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the dressing as you like to your taste preferences.
- Drain the lentils well and mix them into the dressing while still warm, stirring to cook the lentils. Remove the bay leaf and let cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally.
- Add in the walnuts and green onion. Taste, and add additional salt, if desired. I serve the salad at room temperature or warm. The salad can be made up to 2 days ahead and refrigerated. Let it come to room temperature before serving; it may need to be re-seasoned once refrigerated.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.5, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 9.1, Carbohydrate 10.1, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 1.2, Protein 5.7
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teresa sutton
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover lentils.
Jemmalyn Bernardo
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your veggies in.
Alexa Rocha
[email protected]I love the dressing on this salad.
Mary Murithi
[email protected]This salad is a great source of protein and fiber.
Hamza Siddique
[email protected]I'm going to make this salad for my next party.
Joann Smith
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover lentils.
Corey Short
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lentils, but this salad looks really good.
Alphonce Loyi
[email protected]This salad looks delicious! I'm going to have to try it.
Nasula Haneef
[email protected]I love the combination of lentils and walnuts in this salad.
Zulfiqar Bhatti
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of protein and fiber.
Megan Manship
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Lilly Baxley
[email protected]This salad is delicious! The lentils are cooked perfectly and the walnuts add a great crunch.
Lagi Heather
[email protected]I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Jibril Saleh
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover lentils. It's also a great source of protein and fiber.
CasualStarLineLine
[email protected]I made this salad for lunch today and it was so good! I love the combination of lentils and walnuts.
Anas Mohamed Ahmed
[email protected]This salad is delicious! The lentils and walnuts add a great crunch and the dressing is perfect.
Essence Fulton
[email protected]I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Skylar Determan
[email protected]This salad is amazing! I made it for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.