Name: Lemony Lentil and Chickpea Salad with Radish and Herbs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1 ¼ cups dried black beluga lentils or French green lentils; 1 large garlic clove, halved lengthwise; 1 tablespoon olive oil; ¼ cup olive oil; ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 medium lemons’ worth); 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup; 1 clove garlic, pressed or minced; ¼ teaspoon fine salt, to taste; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained, or 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas; 1 big bunch of radishes, sliced thin and roughly chopped; ¾ cup chopped fresh, leafy herbs, chopped (combination of parsley, mint and dill recommended); Optional garnishes: sliced avocado, crumbled feta or goat cheese, handful of fresh leafy greens

Lemony Lentil and Chickpea Salad with Radish and Herbs

A fresh and filling bean salad flavored with lemon and fresh mint and dill. Use steamed lentils and canned chickpeas for a meal ready in under 20 minutes. This salad keeps well for a few days in the fridge and packs great for lunch! Recipe yields about 5 1/2 cups (4 to 6 servings).

45 min total 20 min prep 25 min cook 4 313 cal

Instructions

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1 To cook the lentils: Pick over the lentils to remove any bits of debris. Rinse the lentils under running water in a mesh colander. In a medium pot, combine the lentils, garlic, olive oil and 4 cups water. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer and cook until the lentils are cooked through and tender, which will take somewhere between 20 to 35 minutes. Drain the lentils and discard the garlic cloves.
2 To make the dressing: Whisk together the ingredients in a small bowl.
3 In a large serving bowl, combine the lentils, chickpeas, chopped radishes and herbs. Drizzle in the dressing and toss to combine. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper. Serve with avocado, crumbled cheese or fresh greens if you’d like.