Harvest Lentil Salad

Packed with healthy nutrients, this fall dish is perfect for any occasion. Serve as a side with pork tenderloin roast or turkey breast, or as a meat-free dinner salad with warm, crusty wheat rolls.

Harvest Lentil Salad
Hands On Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
9 1/2 cups loosely packed salad

Ingredients

  • 1 pound butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into about 1-inch pieces

  • 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided

  • Salt

  • Ground black pepper

  • 6 cups loosely packed shredded kale, stems removed (3 ounces)

  • 1 17.63 ounce package refrigerated steamed lentils or 2 1/2 cups cooked lentils

  • ½ cup pomegranate seeds

  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

  • 2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard

  • ½ cup crumbled feta (2 ounces)

Directions

  1. On a baking sheet, toss the squash with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Spread into an evenly. Season with salt and pepper. Roast at 400° F for 20 to 25 minutes or until tender, stirring once.

  2. Meanwhile, heat the lentils according to package directions. In a large bowl, toss the kale with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Gently massage the kale until color brightens, a minute or so. Add the roasted squash, warm lentils and pomegranate seeds to the kale. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, the vinegar and mustard. Drizzle over salad, toss and season to taste. Sprinkle with feta.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

256 Calories
12g Fat
28g Carbs
11g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 256
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 456mg 20%
Total Carbohydrate 28g 10%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 11g
Vitamin C 31mg 156%
Calcium 131mg 10%
Iron 4mg 21%
Potassium 303mg 6%
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