Lentil Salad

By: Robin Young, Osteopathic Manual Practitioner

This healthy Lentil Salad is made with green lentils, protein packed black beans, crunchy red bell pepper, green onion, spices, and sweet dried currants.
 

It’s packed with flavor and a favorite for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

For the salad:

19 oz can whole lentils, drained and rinsed

1 can black beans

1 red pepper, chopped

2 – 3 green onions, finely chopped

1 cup of dried currants

For the dressing:

1-2 tsp maple syrup

¼ cup red wine vinegar

⅓ cup olive oil

1 tsp dijon mustard

½ tsp cinnamon powder

½ tsp cumin

1sp curry powder

How to make

In a large bowl, combine the lentils, black beans, red pepper, green onion, and dried currants.

In a separate bowl, combine the curry powder, cumin powder, and cinnamon powder. 

Mix in the maple syrup, red wine vinegar, and olive oil with dry ingredients to create a dressing.

Drizzle with the dressing and toss until well combined. 

This salad is packed with flavor!  Best served after chilling overnight.