Walnut Lentil Salad

CentraCare Health Weight Management Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups lentils
• 6 cups water
• Zest and juice of 1 large lemon
• 1 clove garlic, minced or grated
• 1 Tbsp. minced fresh parsley
• 1 tsp. sweet curry powder
• 1 Tbsp. honey (substitute 1 tsp. stevia or agave nectar)
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 medium yellow or orange bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
• ½ cup toasted chopped walnuts
• 2 cups mixed baby field greens

Directions

1. Rinse the lentils under cold running water.
2. Add the lentils and 6 cups of water to a large stock pot and bring the water to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Drain the lentils, run under cold water and drain well.
3. In a large salad bowl, whisk together the lemon zest and juice, garlic, parsley, curry powder, honey and olive oil.
4. Add the remaining ingredients and toss to coat.

Yield: 16 servings

Exchanges per serving: 1 Protein; 1 Fat