Lentil and Tomato Salad with Mint

80 Reviews
90% would make this recipe again

A very healthy and tasty salad, ready in no time.

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Ingredients

??? tomatoes, Roma type, deseeded and diced ???
??? celery, chopped ???
??? shallots, finely chopped ???
??? fresh mint, finely chopped ???
??? Classic Vinaigrette ???
??? lentils (canned), rinsed and drained ???
??? salt [optional] ???
??? ground pepper to taste [optional] ???

Method

  1. Dice the tomatoes, discarding the seeds, then put them in a salad bowl. Coarsely chop the celery, finely chop the shallot and mint, then add them to the bowl. Pour the Classic Vinaigrette over the salad. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Rince and drain the lentils, then add them to the salad. Toss well, adjust the seasoning then serve.

Observations

The leftover salad is just as good cold, the next day.

Nutrition Facts Table

per 1 serving (210 g)

Amount

% Daily Value

Calories

220

Fat

9 g

14 %

Saturated 1.2 g
+ Trans 0 g

6 %

Cholesterol

0 mg

Sodium

40 mg

2 %

Carbohydrate

26 g

9 %

Fibre

6 g

24 %

Sugars

4 g

Net Carbs

20 g

Protein

10 g

Vitamin A

23 %

Vitamin C

19 %

Calcium

4 %

Iron

28 %
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Claims

This recipe is :
Diet-related health claims  :
Artery-healthy, Heart-healthy
Excellent source of  :
Folacin, Iron, Manganese, Potassium, Vitamin K
Good source of  :
Copper, Fibre, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, Zinc
Source of  :
Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C
Low  :
Saturated Fat, Sodium
Free  :
Added Sugar, Cholesterol, Trans Fat
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DIABETES Exchange

1 serving of this recipe is equivalent to :
Food Group Exchanges
Starches 1
Vegetables ½
Meat and Alternatives 1
Fats 1 ½
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october 17, 2016 | I would make this recipe again

Easy. Made with mixed sprouted lentils. Tasty

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april 21, 2009 | I would make this recipe again

So tasty and quick to do!

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