Don’t let it get boring.
Being plant-based, we all know involves eating a lot of salads. But the same old green salad with cucumbers and tomatoes starts to get boring.
As a result, I’m always looking for great salad recipes that add unique flavors, different ingredients and that pack a wallop of a flavor. This lentil salad with spinach and pomegranate does just that.
Preparation
I like to make lentils ahead of time, freeze some and use them for different things so this allows me to use lentils that I’ve already pre-prepared and whip out a quick salad.
The avocado and the spinach are super healthy foods. So are the walnuts as well. The apples add a sweet tart taste to it and pear well with the Tahini Orange Dressing. This salad packs a bunch of healthy benefits!
The only cooking needed.
Cooking the lentils is easy to prepare with just a quick boil on the stove. While the lentils are cooking, I like to prepare the pomegranate by removing the seeds. Here is an easy way to get the seeds of a pomegranate without making a mess. This video is super helpful I also prep the other ingredients.
Making the dressing is super easy also. Just place all the ingredients in a processor or blender and puree until smooth. Double if want some leftovers!
I will make extra dressing and heat lightly and pour over browned tofu and rice.
Lentil Salad with Spinach and Pomegranate
Ingredients
The Vegan Lentil Salad
- 3 cups brown lentils cooked
- 1 avocado cut into slices
- 2-3 spinach fresh, handfuls
- 1/2 cup walnuts roughly chopped
- 2 apples small , cut into small pieces
- 1 pomegranate
The Tahini Orange Dressing
- 3 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 6 tablespoons water
- 4 tablespoons orange juice
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the lentils according to the instructions on the package.
- Cut the pomegranate into halves and remove the seeds. I like to do this in a bowl of water because then it doesn't get all messy. Fill a large bowl with water. Place halved pomegranate into the water. Use your fingers to break the seeds out. Remove the white fiber that floats at the top of the water.
- Put all ingredients into a big salad bowl.
- Make the dressing: Place all ingredients into a food processor or blender and process until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the lentil salad.
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