Warm Lentil Salad With Sautéed Apple
This Warm Sautéed Apple & Lentil Salad is a Middle-Eastern inspired vegetarian side dish packed with flavor!
Ingredients
- ½ cup dried green lentils picked through and rinsed
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons olive oil divided
- 1 large Gala apple cored and chopped
- 4 dried apricots finely chopped
- ¼ cup raisins
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh oregano
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup roughly chopped fresh parsley leaves
- ⅓ cup shelled pistachios
- ¼ cup tahini optional
Instructions
- Place lentils, salt and 3 cups water in medium saucepot; heat to boiling over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until lentils are just tender, stirring occasionally. Strain lentils.
- Meanwhile, heat 2 teaspoons oil in medium skillet over medium heat. Add apple; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown and tender-crisp, stirring frequently.
- In large bowl, toss apricots, raisins, lemon juice, oregano, lentils, apple and remaining 2 tablespoons oil until well combined; let stand 5 minutes. Stir in feta, parsley and pistachios. Transfer to serving bowl and drizzle with tahini, if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- If you have leftovers, transfer them to a storage container and place them in the fridge uncovered for a few hours until they are fully chilled, then cover them with the lid and keep in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
Calories: 434kcal, Carbohydrates: 43g, Protein: 15g, Fat: 25g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g, Monounsaturated Fat: 12g, Cholesterol: 17mg, Sodium: 1392mg, Potassium: 704mg, Fiber: 12g, Sugar: 12g, Vitamin A: 1109IU, Vitamin C: 18mg, Calcium: 176mg, Iron: 4mg
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