This make-ahead salad is better if allowed to marinate for a bit so that all the flavors develop. It’s worth the wait. If you can’t find canned Puy lentils (more info on types of lentils here), don’t be afraid to buy them dry and cook them yourself. The extra twenty minutes are worth the wait in order to get the best texture. If you like a more robust flavor in your dressing, don’t be afraid to double-down on the vinegar. A little extra balsamic or sherry vinegar are fantastic with the apples in this dish.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. cider vinegar
- ¼ tsp. granulated sugar
- ⅛ tsp. salt
- ⅛ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. water
- 1 fennel bulb, finely diced
- 1 tart apple, peeled and finely diced
- 8 oz. plum tomatoes, finely diced
- 2 (14½ oz.) cans of low-sodium Puy lentils, drained and rinsed
- 1 Tbsp. fresh thyme
- 2 Tbsp. fresh basil
Directions
1. In a large bowl, whisk together the vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until the sugar dissolves.
2. Add in the olive oil, and whisk until emulsified. Add the water, and whisk to loosen.
3. Add the fennel, apple, and tomatoes, toss to combine, and allow to sit in the vinaigrette for 15 minutes.
4. Add the lentils and fresh herbs and allow to sit another 15 minutes. Serve.
Nutrition Facts
4 servings per container
Serving Size 393 g
| Amount per serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 230 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 7g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 5% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1g | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat 5g | ||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | |
| Sodium 320mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 42g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber 18g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars 13g | ||
| Includes 0g Added Sugars | 0% | |
| Sugar Alcohol 0g | ||
| Other Carbohydrate 1g | ||
| Protein 14g | ||
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium 43.3mg | 4% | |
| Iron 5.1mg | 30% | |
| Potassium 450mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin A 58.2mcg | 6% | |
| Vitamin C 24.2mg | 25% | |
| Vitamin E 1.7mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin K 52.1mcg | 45% | |
| Thiamin 0mg | 0% | |
| Riboflavin 0.1mg | 0% | |
| Niacin 0.9mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B6 0.1mg | 6% | |
| Folate 27.2mcg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B12 0mcg | 0% | |
| Biotin 3mcg | 10% | |
| Chloride 34mg | 2% | |
| Pantothenate 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Phosphorus 50.8mg | 4% | |
| Iodine 0mcg | 0% | |
| Magnesium 21.1mg | 6% | |
| Zinc 0.3mg | 0% | |
| Selenium 0.4mcg | 0% | |
| Copper 0.1mg | 10% | |
| Manganese 0.2mg | 8% | |
| Chromium 1mcg | 2% | |
| Molybdenum 5.8mcg | 15% | |
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
Low Sodium Lentils (water, Organic Lentils, Sea Salt), Fennel, Tomatoes, Apples, Olive Oil, Cider Vinegar, Water, Basil, Thyme, Sugar, Salt, Black Pepper.
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