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Red Lentil Salad with Dried Fruit & Toasted Pine Nuts

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  • Servings:

    6 (152 g) as an appetizer

  • Prep Time:

    30 minutes

  • Cook Time:

    45 minutes

Ingredients

Quick-cooking red lentils and bulgur make up the bulk of this hearty salad. Lemon juice and lemon zest add zip to the sweet dried fruits, mint, and cinnamon. The sweet and tart combination is a classic Middle Eastern flavor profile, and worth devouring.
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup bulgur
1/2 cup red lentils
3 Tbsp. pine nuts
1/2 cup chopped pitted dates
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/3 cup chopped fresh mint
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tsp. lemon zest
Red Lentil Salad with Dried Fruit & Toasted Pine Nuts

Directions

1. Bring water, cinnamon, and salt to a boil in a small saucepan. Stir in bulgur, remove from the heat, cover the pan and set aside until the water has been absorbed (30 minutes). Transfer to a large bowl and let cool to room temperature (15 minutes).
2. While bulgur is cooling, place lentils in a medium pot with enough water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to a simmer and cook until the lentils are tender (15-20 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water, pressing firmly to remove excess water.
3. Toast pine nuts in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat until lightly browned (2-3 minutes). Transfer to a plate to cool.
4. Add lentils, two-thirds of the pine nuts, and remaining ingredients to the bulgur. Toss well. Sprinkle the remaining third of the pine nuts on top.

Nutrition

Nutritional Facts
Servings 6 (152 g)
Base Nutrients
Calories 272 kcal (14%)
Calories from Fat 73 kcal (0%)
Total Fat 8 g (12%)
Saturated Fat 1 g (5%)
Cholesterol 0 mg (0%)
Sodium 207 mg (9%)
Total Carbohydrates 46 g (15%)
Dietary Fiber 7 g (29%)
Protein 8 g (14%)
Vitamins
Vitamin A n/a
Vitamin C 13 mg (14%)
Minerals
Calcium 48 mg (4%)
Iron 3 mg (18%)
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