Radish Sprout and Lentil Salad

Submitted by Derf2440

"A different kind of salad with some crunch."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 cup dried lentils
• 3 cups water
• 1 shallot
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup radish sprouts
• 1⁄2 chopped watercress
• 1⁄4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 1⁄8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt

directions

1. Rinse, drain and set aside the lentils.
2. Put the water and shallot in a saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil.
3. Add garlic, bay leaf, and lentils.
4. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, uncovered.
5. Do not overcook, the lentils should have a crunch.
6. Drain the lentils, discarding the shallot, garlic and the bay leaf.
7. For the dressing, combine the ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to blend.
8. Mix the lentils, sprouts and the watercress in a salad bowl.
9. Add the dressing and toss to combine.
10. Cover and refrigerate the salad for 2 to 3 hours before serving.

Reviews

[Is This Really Nece]

A very healthy and crunchy salad. Taste is good, but it misses some colour and different textures.

 

[Sackville]

This was a healthy salad (I especially liked the fact there was no oil in the dressing) but I felt it was a touch bland. Next time, I would make twice as much dressing and also add a bit of feta cheese or perhaps some tomatoes and finely chopped red onions to dress it up a bit. I'd also add the sprouts at the last minute, so they don't get soggy with the marinating. Just a few small changes would make this good salad great!