LENTIL SALAD WITH GRAPES AND FETA

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Reader Julie Sun from New York City takes lentils beyond the soup bowl with this healthy dish, which is perfect to pack for lunch.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/2 cups water
3/4 cup French or brown lentils
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons honey
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 cup walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped
1 1/2 cups seedless red grapes, halved
1 celery stalk, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
2 ounces feta, crumbled (1/2 cup)
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add lentils, reduce to a simmer, and cover; cook until lentils are tender, about 30 minutes. Drain and rinse under cool water. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together red-wine vinegar, lemon juice, and honey. Whisk in olive oil. Stir in lentils, walnuts, grapes, celery, and thyme. Add feta. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 g, Fat 18 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 4 g

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