Superfood lentil salad
Wholesome superfood lentil salad packed with nutritious ingredients to tantalize your taste buds and satisfy your cravings. Perfect for a healthy meal.
Ingredients:
- 2 large zucchini, cut into 1-inch chunks (3 cups)
- ⅓ cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
- ⅓ cup golden raisins
- ¼ teaspoons crushed red pepper
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar, divided
- 1 cup dried beluga lentils or French green lentils, rinsed
- 1 clove garlic, smashed
- 2 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced, white and green parts separated
- ½ cup unsalted roasted sunflower seeds, plus more for serving
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Microgreens or sprouts, for serving
Instructions:
- Preheat broiler with rack in upper third. Combine zucchini, 2 tablespoons oil, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper on a rimmed baking sheet; spread out evenly. Broil until zucchini is slightly charred and tender, which should take around 8 to 10 minutes. Then, transfer the cooked zucchini to a large bowl. Mix in raisins, crushed red pepper, and 2 tablespoons vinegar; stir well. Keep aside for later use.
- In a saucepan over medium-high heat, bring 2 cups of water, lentils, garlic, and ½ teaspoon salt to a boil. Cover the saucepan, lower the heat, and let the mixture simmer until lentils are just tender, for about 20 minutes. Drain the mixture well, remove and discard the garlic. Let it cool for 10 minutes, then transfer it to the bowl with zucchini.
- In a food processor, combine white and light green scallion slices, sunflower seeds, mustard, and the remaining 2 tablespoons vinegar, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Pulse the mixture until it forms a coarse paste. Scrape the sides of the bowl and gradually add the remaining ⅓ cup oil. Pulse a few more times until everything is well combined.
- Mix the vinaigrette into the lentil-zucchini mixture along with the sliced dark green scallion tops. Garnish the dish with microgreens and sunflower seeds before serving.
Summary:
- Calories: 2224 kcal
- Fat: 136 g
- Protein: 72 g
- Carbs: 202 g
- Potassium: 4100 mg
- Magnesium: 335 mg