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Lentil & Grape Salad [vegetarian] by The Flexitarian

Lentil & Grape Salad with Feta, Mint & Hazelnut [vegetarian]

Juicy and sweet, this vegetarian Lentil & Grape Salad with Feta, Mint & Hazelnut is bursting with flavours.
5 from 1 vote
DieTARY CHOICEEgg-Free Recipes, Gluten-Free Recipes, High Fibre Recipes, Soya-Free Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Quick & Easy, Salads
Cuisine French
Servings 6 people
Calories 359 kcal

Equipment

saucepan
salad bowl
mixing bowl

Disclaimer: the equipment list above includes affiliate links to products I use and like.

Ingredients
 
 

  • 200 g puy lentils
  • 200 g black grapes
  • 100 g cherry tomatoes
  • 125 g feta cheese
  • 1 handful baby spinach leaves
  • 60 g hazelnuts - skin on
  • 3 Tbsp freshly chopped mint leaves
  • 3 Tbsp freshly chopped parsley leaves
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • salt & pepper

DRESSING:

  • 5 Tbsp fresh orange juice
  • 1 garlic clove - crushed
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 Tbsp white vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Heat some water in a saucepan. When boiling add the lentils and cook for around 12 mins as per packet instructions until the lentils are cooked (they should still have a bite).
  • When done, drain lentils. Mix in 1 Tbsp of olive oil and set aside to cool in a large salad bowl.
  • Slice grapes and tomatoes in half. Chop mint and parsley leaves.
  • Dry toast hazelnuts in a saucepan for around 5-10 mins until they get brown and they smell deliciously nutty. Stir often so they do not burn. When done, remove skins by rubbing hazelnuts in a clean kitchen towel. Chop the nuts with a knife.
  • Make dressing by mixing together orange juice, olive oil, crushed garlic clove, Dijon mustard, vinegar and salt.
  • When lentils have cooled down to room temperature, mix in sliced grapes and tomatoes.
  • Add baby spinach, chopped herbs, crumbled feta, toasted hazelnuts to lentil mix.
  • Toss everything in orange salad dressing. Season to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 250gCalories: 359kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 14gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 445mgPotassium: 244mgFiber: 13gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 517IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 162mgIron: 4mg

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Lentil & Grape Salad with Feta, Mint & Hazelnut [vegetarian]

https://theflexitarian.co.uk/recipe-items/lentil-grape-salad-feta-mint-hazelnut-vegetarian/