Lentil-Walnut Salad Recipe

Name: Lentil-Walnut Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dried lentils; 1/2 large onion, quartered; 3 whole cloves; 2 cups vegetable broth or 2 cups chicken broth; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme; 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons walnut oil; salt and black pepper, to taste; 3/4 cup green onion, thinly sliced; 3/4 cup walnut halves

Servings: persons

1 cup dried lentils
1/2 large onion, quartered
3 whole cloves
2 cups vegetable broth or 2 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons walnut oil
salt and black pepper, to taste
3/4 cup green onion, thinly sliced
3/4 cup walnut halves

1
Cook lentils with onion half, cloves, broth and thyme until tender but NOT mushy (check after about 25 minutes).
2
In a large bowl, combine vinegar, garlic, green onions and oils.
3
When lentils are done, drain and immediately pour dressing over the hot lentils (it's important to do this while lentils are hot).
4
Season with salt and (lots) of black pepper; combine thoroughly, then cover and refrigerate overnight.
5
Just before serving add the walnuts; finish by adding a little more white wine vinegar or walnut oil if you like and garnish with flat-leaf parsley and more black pepper.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dried lentils, 1/2 large onion, quartered, 3 whole cloves, 2 cups vegetable broth or 2 cups chicken broth, and more.

Yes, Lentil-Walnut Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Lentil-Walnut Salad

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