ITALIAN LENTIL SALAD

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This salad functions as a perfect lunch or side dish for dinner. The Italian flavors mix beautifully in your mouth.

Provided by schmerna

Categories     Salad     Beans     Lentil Salad Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups water
1 ½ cups dried lentils, rinsed
4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto
1 bunch fresh basil, leaves stripped from stems
¼ cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing, or as needed

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil in a saucepan; add lentils. Cover and simmer until lentils are tender, about 35 minutes. Drain and and cool to room temperature.
  • Divide lentils among 4 salad plates; layer with mozzarella cheese slices, prosciutto, and fresh basil. Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette over each salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435.4 calories, Carbohydrate 39.1 g, Cholesterol 43.1 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 14.6 g, Protein 29.3 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 910.7 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

devon Huntley
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their lentils. It's also a healthy and delicious lunch option.


symon munene
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great.


Bibek kumar Cingh
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This is a great salad for a summer barbecue. It's light and refreshing, and the lentils add a nice protein boost.


Jadee Audu
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I'm not a huge fan of lentils, but I really enjoyed this salad. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the dressing was flavorful without being too heavy.


teddyplays
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover lentils. It's also a great make-ahead dish for picnics or potlucks.


Quincy Curry
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The lentils, tomatoes, cucumbers, and herbs all come together perfectly.


Josh Dubub
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This lentil salad is a nice change from the usual pasta salad. It's light and refreshing, and the lentils add a nice nutty flavor.


tahir ghumra
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I'm always looking for new and creative ways to use lentils. This salad is a great option! It's healthy, delicious, and easy to make.


yosfe khan
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fiber. It's also a good source of protein and iron.


Winnie Mwangi
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's made with just a few fresh ingredients and it's so flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again!


Mohammad abdo
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This lentil salad is a great way to use up leftover lentils. It's also a healthy and delicious lunch option.


Adri√°n Herrera
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The flavors are well-balanced and the lentils give it a nice bite. I highly recommend this recipe!


Sharif Mahmud
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit at potlucks. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great.


Imran Salman
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I'm not usually a fan of lentil salads, but this one is really good! The lentils are cooked perfectly and the dressing is flavorful without being too heavy. I especially like the addition of the sun-dried tomatoes.


Ghulam Shabir44
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This lentil salad is a fantastic summer dish! It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. I love the combination of lentils, tomatoes, cucumbers, and herbs. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making th