Author Notes
Lentils are a good source of protein for a vegetarian and they are hearty/healthy. They have great texture (depending on how long you cook them) and can be dressed with pretty much any flavor that you like! This is a quick and simple salad that you can do lots with. Use it as a base and add in your favorite ingredient, or simply enjoy this as is! —Always A Twist
Ingredients
- Lentil and Chickpea Salad Ingredients
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1 cup
green lentils, cooked (+ 2 garlic cloves)
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1
15 oz. can chickpeas, drained and washed
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6-7 pieces
radishes, sliced thin and chopped
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1/4 cup
fresh dill, chopped
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1/4 cup
fresh mint, chopped
- Sumac/Lemon Dressing
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1
lemon, juiced
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2 tablespoons
extra virgin olive oil
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1 teaspoon
dijon mustard
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1 teaspoon
champagne vinegar
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1
clove garlic, minced fine
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1 teaspoon
Sumac berries
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3 pinches
salt
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2 pinches
pepper
Directions
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For the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together all ingredients until well combined.
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Cook lentils according to package but add in my twist for some extra flavor: while cooking add 2 slightly mashed garlic cloves to the water (this adds a hint of flavor to the lentils). Once lentils are cooked, allow to cool.
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Mix lentils, chickpeas, radishes and herbs with dressing. Toss to combine.
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Optional: This tastes great with some feta and cherry tomatoes mixed in!
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