Easy Lentil Salad
Number 16 in my series of Fifty Fantastic Salads is this Easy Lentil Salad. It's very quick to make and can be on the table in 10-15 minutes. With an easy garlic, lime and ginger dressing, it tastes amazing too!
Ingredients
Salad ingredients
- 100 g green beans (about 20 beans)
- 120 g frozen edamame beans (1 cup)
- 2 x 400g tin black beluga lentils (2 x 14oz)
- 2 medium carrots
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- Small handful of fresh coriander
- Handful of chopped nuts, optional
Dressing ingredients:
- 3 tbsp organic sesame oil
- 3 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
- 3 tbsp lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic
- Small piece of fresh ginger
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tsp maple syrup optional
Instructions
- Bring a pan of water to the boil. Chop the green beans into bite-size pieces. Add the green beans and frozen edamame beans to the pan. Cook for about 5 minutes.
- Whilst the vegetables are cooking, drain the lentils and give them a rinse. Add to a large serving bowl. Grate the carrots and add to the bowl. Once the beans are ready, drain and add to the bowl too.
- Add the dressing ingredients to a small blender jug and blend until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the lentils and vegetables, add the sesame seeds, some fresh coriander (and some chopped nuts too, if you like) and mix well.
Notes
- This will store in the fridge for about 4 days.
- The nutritional information is based up the recipe serving 4 as a side dish.
- If preferred, the dressing can be made without a blender. Simply grate the ginger and garlic into a jar with the other ingredients and mix well.
Nutrition
Calories: 313kcalCarbohydrates: 32.9gProtein: 14.4gFat: 14.1gSaturated Fat: 2.2gFiber: 12.7g
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