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Lentil Salad with Tomatoes and Watercress Recipe

Lentil Salad with Tomatoes and Watercress Recipe

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Lentil Salad with Tomatoes and Watercress

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp minced capers, drained
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/3 cups petite green or brown lentils
2 bay leaves
1/2 cup finely chopped celery , with some leaves
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 tsp salt
12 cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives, divided
4 cups trimmed watercress

Directions:

To prepare vinaigrette, whisk together all ingredients. Add salt and black pepper to taste.
To prepare salad, combine 4 cups water, lentils, and bay leaves in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 18 to 20 minutes. Drain; discard bay leaves. Gently stir together lentils, celery, onion, parsley, and salt. Add tomatoes and 2 tablespoons chives. Drizzle with vinaigrette; toss gently to coat. Divide watercress evenly among 6 plates; top with 3/4 cup lentil mixture. Top with remaining 2 tablespoons chives.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	126.96 Kcal (532 kJ)
Calories from fat	45.01 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5g	8%
Sodium	259.12mg	11%
Potassium	438.7mg	9%
Total Carbs	9.62g	3%
Sugars	5.29g	21%
Dietary Fiber	2.1g	8%
Protein	2.11g	4%
Vitamin C	33mg	55%
Iron	0.3mg	2%
Calcium	54.8mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	53.36 Kcal (223 kJ)
Calories from fat	18.92 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.1g	8%
Sodium	108.9mg	11%
Potassium	184.38mg	9%
Total Carbs	4.04g	3%
Sugars	2.22g	21%
Dietary Fiber	0.88g	8%
Protein	0.89g	4%
Vitamin C	13.9mg	55%
Iron	0.1mg	2%
Calcium	23mg	5%

* 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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savory
bitter
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