Green Lentil Salad with Spiced Honey Almonds
Green Lentil Salad with Spiced Honey Almonds
This vibrant Green Lentil Salad is a nutrition powerhouse. Kale and mixed greens are packed with vitamin K, vitamin C, folate and antioxidants that support heart health, immunity and glowing skin. Lentils provide protein, iron, magnesium and fibre to support muscle health, steady energy levels and good digestion. The spiced honey almonds add healthy monounsaturated […]
Servings
6
Prep time
Cook time
Recipe
Vegetarian, Gluten Free
Ingredients
- ½ bunch purple kale, stems removed then chopped
- 2 big handfuls mixed greens (rocket, baby spinach, Swiss chard, beet greens)
- Sea salt, to taste
- 1 cup French green lentils, rinsed & debris removed
- ½ cup raw whole almonds
- ½ tsp chilli flakes
- 2 tsp raw honey or pure maple syrup
- 2 shallots, thinly sliced
- ½ English cucumber, diced
- ½ cup chopped parsley
- 100g feta or goat’s cheese, crumbled
- Dressing
- 1 lemon, zested & juiced
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp wholegrain or Dijon mustard
- Pinch sea salt, to taste
- Spiced Honey Almonds
- ½ cup raw whole almonds
- ½ tsp chilli flakes
- 2 tsp raw honey or pure maple syrup
Method
- Add the kale to a large bowl with a pinch of sea salt. Massage gently until slightly softened, about 30 secs. Add mixed greens and toss to combine.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil. Add lentils and simmer uncovered for 20–25 mins, until tender but still slightly firm. Drain well and allow to cool slightly.
- Heat a frying pan over medium heat with a splash of olive oil. Add almonds and chilli flakes. Toast, stirring often, until golden.
- Reduce heat to low and drizzle in honey. Stir continuously for 30 secs until almonds are lightly glazed and sticky. Immediately transfer to baking paper and spread out to cool.
- In a small bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients.
- Add lentils, shallots, cucumber, parsley and half the almonds to the greens.
- Pour over the dressing and toss gently to combine.
- Transfer to a serving dish and top with crumbled feta and remaining spiced honey almonds.
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