Vegetarian

Indian Inspired Lentil Salad takes several minutes to prepare.

Indian Inspired Lentil Salad takes several minutes to cook.

Indian Inspired Lentil Salad makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for Indian Inspired Lentil Salad are:

?1/2 C. uncooked red lentils (masoor dhal)
?1 large (red, sweet variety) unpeeled apple, grated or finely diced
?1 Tblsp lemon juice
?4 C. precooked brown rice
?1/2 C. raisins
?1/2 C. unsalted shelled peanuts or other nuts
?1/2 C. unsalted (hulled) sunflower seeds
?1/2 C. unsweetened shredded coconut
?1 Tblsp grated fresh ginger root (peel first)
DRESSING:
?1/2 C. plain yogurt
?1/4 C. light mayonnaise
?1/2 - 1 Tblsp (good quality) curry powder, to taste
?1/2 - 1 Tblsp brown sugar, to taste
?2 Tblsp tahini

Here is how you make Indian Inspired Lentil Salad:

1.Thoroughly rinse and drain lentils.2.In a small saucepan, combine lentils with enough cold water to cover and bring to a boil over medium heat.3.Reduce heat to low and gently simmer for 5-10 minutes, just until water is absorbed (don?t overcook or lentils will become mushy).4.Remove from heat and set aside to cool5.In a large bowl, sprinkle apple with lemon juice. Add remaining ingredients and toss to combine.6.Just before serving, drizzle each serving with Curry Yogurt Dressing below (to make dressing, mis all ingredients together.Number of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KARIETEXAS.

The nutritional information for Indian Inspired Lentil Salad is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 330.3

• Total Fat: 15.3 g
• Cholesterol: 2.9 mg
• Sodium: 65.1 mg
• Total Carbs: 42.3 g
• Dietary Fiber: 5.8 g
• Protein: 9.2 g