Italian Lentil Salad Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 35 mins

Additional: 30 mins

Total: 1hr15 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Italian Lentil Salad Recipe

Ingredients

4 cups water

1 ½ cups dried lentils

rinsed

4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese

sliced

4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto

1 bunch fresh basil

leaves stripped from stems

¼ cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing

or as needed

Salad

Directions

Step 1

Bring water to a boil in a saucepan; add lentils. Cover and simmer until lentils are tender about 35 minutes. Drain and and cool to room temperature.

Step 2

Divide lentils among 4 salad plates; layer with mozzarella cheese slices prosciutto and fresh basil. Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette over each salad.

Nutritional Information

Italian Lentil Salad Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 435.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 29.3g 59%

Carbohydrates: 39.1g 13%

Dietary Fiber: 14.6g 58%

Sugars: 4.1g

Fat: 18.8g 29%

Saturated Fat: 7g 35%

Cholesterol: 43.1mg 14%

Vitamin A Iu: 1258.5IU 25%

Niacin Equivalents: 6.1mg 47%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 23%

Vitamin C: 6.5mg 11%

Folate: 342.6mcg 86%

Calcium: 300.2mg 30%

Iron: 6.9mg 38%

Magnesium: 87.1mg 31%

Potassium: 752.3mg 21%

Sodium: 910.7mg 36%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 32%

Calories From Fat: 169.3

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

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.