WALDORF SALAD WITH LENTILS AND PINE NUTS

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Provided by Marcia Munson

Categories     Salad     Fruit     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Mayonnaise     Apple     Pine Nut     Celery     Lentil     Winter     Chill     Healthy     Bon Appétit     Minneapolis     Minnesota     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup lentils
2 medium Granny Smith apples, halved, cored, diced
1 cup diced celery
1/2 cup regular or low-fat mayonnaise
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Cook lentils in medium saucepan of boiling salted water until just tender, about 25 minutes. Drain; rinse. Drain again.
  • Place lentils in large bowl. Add apples and celery. Whisk mayonnaise, lemon juice, sugar and allspice in small bowl to blend. Mix dressing into lentil salad. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with pine nuts. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 and up to 8 hours.

Sonny Simpson
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I found this salad to be a bit bland. I think it could use some more seasoning.


Salim Abdulhafidh
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This salad is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort.


Asam Waheed
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I'm not a big fan of mayonnaise, so I used Greek yogurt instead. It worked great!


Conneth Khumalo
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This is a great recipe to experiment with. I've tried adding different fruits and nuts, and it always turns out delicious.


Olalekan Mosaku
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I love the addition of lentils to this salad. They add a nice protein boost and make it more filling.


Tufajjol Husen
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This salad is so refreshing and light. It's perfect for a summer picnic or barbecue.


Neelam Nasim
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a success. It's a great way to get my kids to eat their veggies.


Ally Matome
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This is one of my favorite salads to make in the fall. The apples and walnuts are always so fresh and crisp.


Junelle
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


kiyimba sulibrown
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I'm not a huge fan of celery, but I really enjoyed it in this salad. The apples and walnuts helped to balance out the flavor.


Leathan Abrahams
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey.


Meee Oneee
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I love how easy this recipe was to follow. I was able to whip it up in no time, and it turned out beautifully.


Md Sahadat
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This Waldorf salad with lentils and pine nuts was a delightful surprise! The combination of flavors and textures was outstanding, with the lentils adding a nice earthy touch to the classic Waldorf salad.