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Puy Lentil Salad

This delicious and satisfying Puy lentil salad is a great make ahead dish and takes just 25 minutes to prepare.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 163 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Salad , Lunch
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Puy lentils
  • 2 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 cup rice
  • 1.25 cups water hot
  • salt for boiling the rice
  • 1 cup borlotti beans cooked. Use a good quality brand such as Cirio *
  • ½ cup celery chopped
  • 1 lemon
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon parsley chopped

Instructions

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  1. Rinse and drain the puy lentils, then transfer to a medium saucepan. Add the vegetable stock, bring to a boil, and simmer on low heat for 20 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, rinse and drain the rice, transfer to a medium saucepan and add a pinch of salt and hot water. Cover and bring to a boil, then simmer on low heat for 10 minutes.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the lentils, rice, borlotti beans, and celery. Season with salt and pepper, a squeeze of lemon juice and garnish with chopped parsley.

Notes

  • Prepare a few hours ahead of time for best results.
  • *If using a good brand of borlotti beans, such as Cirio, do not drain as the liquid adds wonderful flavour.
  • Store in the fridge for up to 2 days.
  • Remove from the fridge 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 163kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 325mg (14%) Potassium 196mg (6%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 260IU (5%) Vitamin C 10.7mg (12%) Calcium 31mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 163

% Daily Value*

Calories 163kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 325mg 14%
Potassium 196mg 4%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 260IU 5%
Vitamin C 10.7mg 12%
Calcium 31mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.