LENTIL SALAD WITH WALNUT OIL
This dish is inspired by a recipe from "The Paris Cookbook," by Patricia Wells. I'd never thought about using walnut oil, which is high in omega-3 fats, with lentils. It's a great combination. Be sure to keep walnut oil in the refrigerator once it's opened.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, weekday, salads and dressings
Time 1h
Yield Serves six
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Combine the lentils, garlic, bay leaf, onion, carrot and water in a large saucepan or Dutch oven. Bring to a boil. Add salt to taste (1 to 2 teaspoons), reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer 35 to 45 minutes until the lentils are tender. Remove from the heat. and discard the onion, carrot, garlic cloves and bay leaf. Drain through a strainer set over a bowl.
- Whisk together the vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt and shallot or garlic. Whisk in the oil and 2 to 4 tablespoons of the liquid from the lentils. Stir into the lentils. Add the parsley and pepper, and taste and adjust salt. Spoon onto plates, arrange walnuts on top of the lentils, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 378, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 855 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Adyam 27
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to cook lentils. This salad is a great addition to my repertoire.
Daniel Goliath
[email protected]This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or barbecue.
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[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's a great way to enjoy fresh, healthy ingredients.
Sembuya Yusuf
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also a good source of protein and fiber.
Osei Yeboah
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lentils, but this salad changed my mind! The lentils are so flavorful and the dressing is perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.
Rk Jannat Islam
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover lentils. I also like to add some chopped hard-boiled eggs and crumbled feta cheese.
Adrian Cunningham
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to cook lentils. This salad is a great addition to my repertoire.
Chioma Longinus
[email protected]This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or barbecue.
Uma thapa
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's a great way to enjoy fresh, healthy ingredients.
KARENA MANUEL
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also a good source of protein and fiber.
Immy Morrison
[email protected]I've made this salad several times now and it's always perfect. The lentils are always cooked perfectly and the dressing is always delicious.
Samer Abbas Rajput
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the crunch of the walnuts and the freshness of the herbs.
john ogar
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors.
Mahbubur Rahman Munna
[email protected]This is a delicious and healthy salad. I love that it's packed with protein and fiber. I'll definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of recipes.
Rao Mehraj
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lentils, but this salad changed my mind! The lentils are so flavorful and the dressing is perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.
Oboni Rahman
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover lentils. I added some chopped hard-boiled eggs and crumbled feta cheese, and it was delicious!
shoav mojumder
[email protected]I love this recipe! The lentils are so tender and flavorful, and the dressing is light and tangy. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit.
Michal Nowak
[email protected]This lentil salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish, perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The lentils are cooked perfectly, and the combination of vegetables, herbs, and walnuts is delicious.