A lentil and tomato salad with dill.
In Italy, lentils are a traditional offering on New Year's tables as a symbol of prosperity and luck - their shape is thought to be reminiscent of coins.
1/2 cup | green or brown lentils (dried), rinsed and drained | 90 g | |
1 clove | garlic, chopped or pressed | ||
1/2 tsp | salt | 3 g | |
2 | tomatoes, deseeded and diced | 240 g | |
2 | green onions/scallions, chopped | ||
2 tbsp | fresh dill, chopped | 4 g | |
1 1/2 tbsp | Classic Vinaigrette | 23 mL | |
1/8 tsp | ground pepper | 0.4 g |
The leftover salad is just as good cold, the next day.
per 1 serving (250 g)
Amount % Daily Value |
Calories 250 |
Fat 9 g 14 % |
Saturated
1.2 g
6 % |
Cholesterol 0 mg |
Sodium 510 mg 21 % |
Carbohydrate 31 g 10 % |
Fibre 7 g 28 % |
Sugars 5 g |
Net Carbs 24 g |
Protein 13 g |
Vitamin A 37 % |
Vitamin C 33 % |
Calcium 5 % |
Iron 35 % |
Food Group | Exchanges |
---|---|
Starches | 1 ½ |
Vegetables | 1 |
Meat and Alternatives | 1 ½ |
Fats | 1 ½ |
A very tasty salad...I like the addition of the dill.