WALDORF LENTIL SALAD

Waldorf Lentil Salad image

Here's a delicious way to get fiber-rich lentils into your diet. "This salad includes something I discovered years ago: a touch of ground cloves," notes Lily Julow of Lawrenceville, Georgia. "It does amazing things for lentils!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/2 cup dried lentils, rinsed
1-1/2 cups water
1/4 cup mayonnaise
4-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
Dash ground cloves
Dash pepper
1 medium apple, chopped
1/4 cup sliced celery
2 Bibb lettuce leaves
1/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

In a small saucepan, bring lentils and water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until lentils are tender. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, lemon juice, sugar, salt, allspice, cloves and pepper until blended. Stir in apple and celery., Drain and rinse lentils in cold water. Gently stir into apple mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve on lettuce leaves; sprinkle with walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409 calories, Fat 19g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 403mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 18g fiber), Protein 17g protein.