SkinnyMs Herby Lemony French Lentil Salad
Recipe: #17272
February 08, 2015
Categories: Salads, Bean Salad, Side Dishes, Beans, Walnut, July 4th, Picnic, Diabetic, Gluten-Free, Heart Healthy, High Fiber High Protein, Kosher, Low Calorie, Low Carbohydrate, Low Cholesterol, Low Glycemic, No Eggs, Non-Dairy, Sugar-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Herbs, Vegetarian Dinner, Vegan Dinner, more
"This simple mixture of lentils, herbs, and walnuts is filling, and it tastes wonderful too! Lighter than bean salad recipes, delicate lentils and crunchy walnuts are protein-packed salad ingredients that can make delicious salad meals or be part of a healthy salad menu for a summer party. Plus, they’re a SUPERFOOD, too! PLEASE NOTE: Prep Time DOES NOT include the chilling time in the refrigerator. Servings: 6 | Serving Size: 1 cup | Calories: 243 | Total Fat: 14 g | Saturated Fats: 2 g | Trans Fats: 0 g | Previous Points: 5 | Points Plus: 6 | Cholesterol: 0 mg | Sodium: 7 mg | Carbohydrates: 22 g | Dietary Fiber: 11 g | Sugars: 1 g | Protein: 10 g From SkinnyMs Blog"
Original is 6 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (96.8 g)
- Calories 246.3
- Total Fat - 13.6 g
- Saturated Fat - 1.6 g
- Cholesterol - 0 mg
- Sodium - 779 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 23.5 g
- Dietary Fiber - 10.6 g
- Sugars - 2 g
- Protein - 10 g
- Calcium - 33.8 mg
- Iron - 2.9 mg
- Vitamin C - 17.6 mg
- Thiamin - 0.3 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Put the lentils, salt and bay leaf in a medium pot in 3 cups water and bring just to a boil.
Step 2
Reduce heat to low, and allow the lentils to simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until softened all the way through, adding water as they cook, if necessary.
Step 3
Cool lentils to room temperature, then place in the refrigerator until chilled.
Step 4
Add the thyme leaves, olive oil, walnuts, optional, and lemon juice to the chilled lentils, and toss to coat.
Step 5
Taste, and add salt, if desired.
Tips
No special items needed.
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