5 from 12 votes
Lentil Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Lentil Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette mixes cooked green lentils, garlic, pomegranate arils, toasted almonds, and green onions for a varied texture and flavor. The vinaigrette combines apple butter, apple cider vinegar, almond oil, and a touch of sriracha, bringing sweet, tart, nutty, and mildly spicy notes. This salad can be served chilled or at room temperature as a refreshing, hearty side.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
481 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Lentil Salad:
- 10 cups vegetable broth
- 3 cups green lentils dried
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 1/2 cups pomegranate arils
- 1 cup almonds toasted, sliced
- 1 1/2 cups green onion chopped
Apple Cider Vinaigrette:
- 1/2 cup apple butter Musselman's brand
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup almond oil (can substitute olive oil)
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Pour the vegetable broth into a large stockpot. Bring to a boil. Add the dried lentils and garlic. Stir and lower the temperature to medium-low. Simmer for approximately 20 minutes, until firm, but cooked through. Drain off any excess broth and pour the lentils into a large salad bowl.
- Once the lentils are mostly cooled, add the pomegranate arils, toasted almonds, and chopped green onions.
- In a small bowl, measure the Musselman's Apple Butter, apple cider vinaigrette, oil, and sriracha. Whisk until smooth, then salt and pepper to taste. Pour the dressing over the lentil salad and toss to coat. Serve at room temperature or cold.
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Notes
- Store leftover lentil salad in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For longer freshness, keep the salad undressed until serving, then mix in the vinaigrette.
- If the salad is stored dressed, stir well before eating to redistribute flavors and ingredients.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
481kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
63g
(21%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
1229mg
(51%)
Potassium
916mg
(19%)
Fiber
25g
(100%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
840IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
11.2mg
(12%)
Calcium
105mg
(11%)
Iron
6.2mg
(34%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 481
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 481kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 63g | 21% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1229mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 916mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 25g | 100% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 840IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 11.2mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 11% |
| Iron | 6.2mg | 34% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.