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Lentil Salad With Cucumbers, Tomatoes and Baby Spinach Recipe

Lentil Salad With Cucumbers, Tomatoes and Baby Spinach Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 cucumber, sliced and cut in quarters
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 cup lentils
3 tbsp finely chopped chives
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tbsp olive oil , plus more as needed
1/8 tsp fresh ground black pepper , plus more to taste
1/2 lb cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1 small onion, diced
1/2 lemon , juice of
1/2 cup torn baby spinach leaves
2 tbsp toasted pine nuts

Directions:

Rinse the lentils under running water and add them to a large pot of rapidly boiling salted water. Return to a simmer and cook until they are tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Drain the lentils, rinse under running water to stop the cooking and let them cool.
Stir the lentils, chives and garlic together in a large bowl with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season with with 1/2 teaspoon salt and one-eighth teaspoon pepper.
Stir in the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, onion and lemon juice. Gently fold in baby spinach. Add just enough olive oil to moisten the baby spinach (you may not need to add any). Stir in the pine nuts and season with more salt and pepper to taste. Serve at room temperature.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	143.53 Kcal (601 kJ)
Calories from fat	46.73 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.19g	8%
Sodium	439.96mg	18%
Potassium	366.35mg	8%
Total Carbs	17.62g	6%
Sugars	2.15g	9%
Dietary Fiber	8.39g	34%
Protein	7.25g	15%
Vitamin C	9mg	15%
Iron	2.1mg	12%
Calcium	25.2mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	146.28 Kcal (612 kJ)
Calories from fat	47.62 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.29g	8%
Sodium	448.4mg	18%
Potassium	373.38mg	8%
Total Carbs	17.96g	6%
Sugars	2.19g	9%
Dietary Fiber	8.55g	34%
Protein	7.39g	15%
Vitamin C	9.2mg	15%
Iron	2.2mg	12%
Calcium	25.7mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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