Lentil salad with apple
Lentil salad with apple is a simple dish that you can quickly make yourself. Whether for lunch or dinner, a barbecue or a picnic – this fruity lentil salad is easy to prepare and can be enjoyed on any occasion.
A good mix: the best ingredients for a fruity salad with lentils and apple
For me, a good salad is one that combines many different flavors and textures. And that’s why I particularly like this lentil salad with apple, because it’s not only particularly aromatic, but also quick to prepare.
The ingredients for the apple and lentil salad:
- Plate lentils: firm to the bite, tart & creamy
- Apple: sweet & sour
- Red onion: spicy & crunchy-soft
- Carrots: sweet & crunchy
- Walnuts: tart & crunchy
- Parsley: fresh & spicy
The lentil salad dressing ingredients:
- Apple cider vinegar: sweetness & acidity
- Olive oil: flavor carrier of aromas
- Salt & pepper: enhance the individual flavors
Which lentils are particularly suitable for lentil salads?
In addition to plate lentils, you can also use green lentils, mountain lentils or beluga lentils, as I do in my beluga lentil salad with feta cheese. These types of lentils do not break down as quickly when cooked as red lentils, for example. However, they are very suitable for lentil soup.
Preparation in 4 steps: Make your own lentil salad with apple
You only need 30 minutes to prepare the lentil and apple salad! That’s why the salad sometimes ends up in my bowl in the evening as an after-work dish. And depending on what’s left in the vegetable drawer of my fridge, I sometimes swap out or add a few salad ingredients.
My tip: I also like to experiment with spices, so I can recommend sumac, cumin or cinnamon as an extra pinch for an unusual touch.
But now to the simple salad preparation, which you can complete in 4 steps:
- Cook the lentils: Rinse the lentils and cook until al dente. Then rinse in cold water.
- Chop the vegetables: while the lentils are cooking, you can chop the vegetables or grate them with a grater.
- Mix the dressing: Apple cider vinegar, oil, salt and pepper are mixed together in a few seconds.
- Mix the salad: the last step is to mix the lentil salad with the apple and serve.
That sounds really simple, doesn’t it? Then give this delicious salad a try and leave me a rating for the lentil salad recipe or a comment. I look forward to your feedback.
Enjoy the preparation and bon appétit.
Lentil salad with apple recipe
Ingredients
For the lentil salad
- 250 g Plate lenses
- 1 Apple
- 1 Red onion or shallot
- 250 g Carrots
- 50 g Walnuts
- 15 g Parsley
For the dressing
- 4 Tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 4 Tablespoon Olive oil
- Salt, pepper
Zubereitung
- For the salad, cook the lentils in a pan of water for approx. 15-20 minutes over a medium heat until al dente. Then rinse under cold water.
- Wash and core the apple and cut into wedges.
- Peel and finely dice the onion.
- Peel the carrots and grate finely with a grater.
- Roast the walnuts in a pan without fat until they start to smell.
- Wash the parsley, shake dry and roughly chop.
- For the dressing, mix the apple cider vinegar and olive oil together in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper.
- Mix all the ingredients together and serve the lentil salad.
Notes
Nährwerte
7 reasons why you should try the lentil salad with apple
- quick & easy – the lentil salad is ready in 30 minutes
- you can enjoy it cold & warm
- vegetarian & vegan
- Healthy & delicious – the perfect mix of proteins and carbohydrates
- Meal prep: the lentil and apple salad is easy to prepare
- Ingredients can be added or replaced individually
- can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 days
If you like lentil salads, try the oriental lentil salad with feta and pomegranate seeds.
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