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Dutch Beet & Lentil Salad

Prep Time: 35 Minutes

Total time: 45 Minutes

Servings: 10

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Ingredients

Directions

Nutrition

Ingredients

    2 tsp (10 mL) canola oil

    8 oz (250 g) honey crisp apples, small dice

    1 cup (125 mL) yellow onion, minced

    3 cups (750 mL) beets, boiled tender, peeled, medium dice

    2 cups (500 mL) whole red lentils, cooked

    3 cups (750 mL) baby arugula

    1 cup (250 mL) Goats’ cheese, crumbled

    2 tsp (10 mL) kosher salt

    1 tsp (5 mL) ground black pepper

    ½ cup (125 mL) apple cider vinegar

    1 Tbsp (15 mL) mustard

    ½ cup (125 mL) extra virgin olive oil

    2 Tbsp (30 mL) chives, minced


Directions

  1. In a small sauté pan over medium heat, add oil, apples and onions. Sauté until onions are soft and begin to caramelize. Set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine onion/apple mix, beets, lentils, arugula, and Goat’s cheese.
  3. In a separate small mixing bowl, combine salt, pepper, vinegar, mustard, and oil. Whisk to emulsify the dressing.
  4. Coat salad evenly with dressing and garnish with chives.

Nutritional Information

  • Serving Size: ¾ cup (175 mL)
  • Per serving:
  • Calories 220
  • Total Fat 15 g
  • Saturated Fat 3.5 g
  • Cholesterol 15 mg
  • Carbohydrates 18 g
  • Dietary Fibre 5 g
  • Sugar 7 g
  • Protein 7 g
  • Sodium 510 mg
  • Potassium 330 mg
  • Folate 114 mcg