Lentils, Black Beans, Goat Cheese & Baby Green Salad
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Additional Time
5 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
2 people
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Calories
512 kcal
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Course
Salad
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Cuisine
International
Lentils, Black Beans, Goat Cheese & Baby Green Salad
Description
The Lentils, Black Beans, Goat Cheese & Baby Green Salad mixes tender lentils and black beans with fresh greens including arugula and baby salad mix. Goat cheese adds a creamy, tangy element while the radish sprouts contribute a peppery crunch. Lentils are soaked briefly, boiled, and cooled to retain shape and texture. The salad is arranged with ingredients layered harmoniously and finished with a drizzle of olive oil and red wine vinegar for a bright, balanced flavor.
This salad can serve as a light lunch or a side to a main course, offering protein and fresh vegetables in one dish. The combination of legumes and cheese makes it filling yet fresh, suited for warm-weather meals or as a companion to grilled dishes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup crimson lentils or red lentils
- ½ cup black beans
- 4 ounces goat cheese
- arugula
- baby green salad mix
- 1 ounce radish sprouts purple
- olive oil
- red wine vinegar
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils and soak them in water for 10 minutes. Rinse and place the lentils in a small pan. Add water, salt and bring to a boil. Boil for 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and let them rest in the cooking water for 5 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking.
- Rinse and pat dry the baby green salad and the purple radish sprouts.
- On a large plate arrange the salad in the middle, add the lentils and black beans. Arrange the goat cheese and top with purple radish sprouts.
- Drizzle some vinegar and olive oil.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 512 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 512kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 61g | 20% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 380mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 991mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 30g | 120% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 675IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 9.2mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 152mg | 15% |
| Iron | 8.8mg | 49% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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