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Lentil Salad with Rye Berries and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Lentil Salad with Rye Berries and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Ingredients

  • baby arugula leaves
    baby arugula leaves1 leaves
  • balsamic vinegar
    balsamic vinegar2 tablespoons
  • dried green lentils
    dried green lentils0.5 cup
  • fresh chives
    fresh chives0.33333334 cup
  • fresh parsley
    fresh parsley0.33333334 cup
  • fresh thyme
    fresh thyme2 tablespoons
  • garlic
    garlic1 clove
  • ground coriander
    ground coriander0.5 teaspoon
  • jalapeno
    jalapeno1
  • lentils
    lentils1 cup
  • mustard powder
    mustard powder0.5 teaspoon
  • olive oil
    olive oil3.5 tablespoons
  • pepper
    pepper4 servings
  • red onion
    red onion1 small
  • sea salt
    sea salt1 teaspoon
  • sun-dried tomatoes
    sun-dried tomatoes0.33333334 cup
  • vegetable stock
    vegetable stock2.5 cups
  • wheat berries
    wheat berries0.5 cup

Nutrition Facts

Calories500kcal
Protein24g
Carbs73g
Fat14g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Instructions

Rinse the rye or wheat berries and soak for 8 hours or overnight in several inches of water.

Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 50 minutes or until tender.

Drain and set aside.Meanwhile, rinse the lentils and transfer to a medium saucepan along with the stock or water.

Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes or until the lentils are tender, taking care not to overcook.While the grains and lentils are cooking, soak the sun-dried tomatoes in hot water for 20 to 30 minutes.

Drain and chop.Meanwhile, mix the onion, jalapeo, balsamic vinegar and salt in a large bowl.

Sprinkle in the parsley, chives, thyme and garlic and let marinate while the other grains and lentils are cooking.Drain the lentils and add to the bowl with the onions and herbs, along with the cooked grains, olive oil, mustard powder, coriander and black pepper.

Stir to combine.

Serve at room temperature or chilled over a few handfuls of baby kale leaves or other fresh salad greens.

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