Served with a punchy ginger dressing this winter Puy lentil salad packs a lot of flavours.
Served with a punchy ginger dressing this Puy lentil salad packs a lot of flavours. High in dietary fibre and plant-based proteins, this recipe can be enjoyed for lunch or as a light dinner.
Filled with nutritional goodness from lentils, beetroot, orange, and spinach, it makes a complete meal. Pecans and crumbled feta add crunch and creaminess. You can omit the feta if you prefer a vegan option.
This is a quick and easy recipe with minimum cooking and lots of fresh ingredients. You can speed things up even more by using pre-cooked lentils. It works also very well with beluga lentils.
I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do. If you make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram!
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Winter Puy Lentil Salad with Beetroot, Orange and Spinach [vegetarian]
Equipment
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Ingredients
- 100 g puy lentil
- 250 g cooked beetroot
- 1 small orange
- 1 handful of baby spinach leaves
- 1 handful pecan nuts
- 100 g feta cheese
DRESSING:
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp cider vinegar
- 1 grated garlic clove
- 1 Tbsp freshly grated ginger root
- 2 tsp of maple syrup or sugar
Instructions
- Heat some water in a saucepan. When boiling, add the lentils and cook for around 10-15 mins until cooked (they should still be holding their shape). When done, drain and set aside to cool.
- Slice beetroots. Peel and segment the orange. Cut each segment into smaller chunks.
- In a separate bowl, mix all the dressing ingredients together. Season to taste.
- When ready to serve, place cooled lentils on a serving dish. Add beetroots, orange, spinach, pecan nuts and crumbled feta cheese. Toss in dressing.
Nutrition
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Winter Puy Lentil Salad with Beetroot, Orange and Spinach [vegetarian]
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I left out the feta as I am vegan, put in the green leaves that I had to hand, and adjusted the dressing to suit my children but we all loved it and my son wanted more! When I cooked the puy lentils I put in an onion with a clove in it and a bay leaf for seasoning. Thank you
Hi Sheena, I am so glad you and your son enjoyed this recipe. Annabelle xx