Pear and lentil salad

a plate of salad with cheese and nuts
Prep Time:
20 min
Cook Time:
0 min
Serves:
2 Servings
Serving Size:
1/2 recipe (180 g)
a plate of salad with cheese and nuts
Dinner

This super simple salad is great for warm summer nights but is sure to satisfy any time of year. Minimal chopping required, and the dressing ingredients can be thrown into a mason jar! And this dressing is everything! Make a personal portion or big salad for a group dinner.

Ingredients

Pear and Lentil Salad:

  • 1 cup (250 mL) arugula
  • 1 cup (250 mL) baby spinach
  • 1/2 pear, sliced into thin slices
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped toasted pecans
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) cooked lentils
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) pomegranate seeds
  • 2 Tbsp (30 mL) feta or goat cheese


Dressing:

  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) olive oil
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) maple syrup
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) cinnamon
  • ½ tsp (2.5 mL) each salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Fill a large bowl with the arugula and spinach.
  2. In a bowl or small jar, mix the dressing ingredients. whisk or shake until well combined. if desired, add water to thin.
  3. Mix the dressing with the greens. Toss in lentils, pear slices, pomegranate seeds, and crushed pecans.
  4. Divide on two plates; top with crumbled cheese.
  5. Pour desired dressing onto the salad and toss. Store the rest of the dressing in the fridge.

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Posted on April 24, 2024

Amount% Daily Value
Nutritional Information Per 1/2 of recipe (180 g) + 2 Tbsp dressing (30 mL)
Calories 320
Fat 20 g27 %
Saturated 3.5 g18 %
Cholesterol 10 mg
Sodium 570 mg25 %
Carbohydrate 33 g11 %
Fibre 7 g25 %
Sugars 19 g
Protein 6 g
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Posted on April 24, 2024