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Lentil Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Zippy Lentil Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette, made with pomegranate, toasted almonds, scallions, and rich tangy apple cider dressing.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 481 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Lentil Salad:
  • 10 cups vegetable broth
  • 3 cups dried green lentils
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 cups pomegranate arils
  • 1 cup toasted sliced almonds
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped green onions
Apple Cider Vinaigrette:
  • 1/2 cup Musselman's Apple Butter
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup almond oil (can substitute olive oil)
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Once the lentils are mostly cooled, add the pomegranate arils, toasted almonds, and chopped green onions.
  3. 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.

Notes

  • Store any leftover lentil salad in the refrigerator for up to 3 days! It is best if the salad is not dressed with it is stored, but if it is dressed, mix up the salad again before eating the leftovers!

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 (26%) 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: 8Serving

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.