Lamb's lettuce with apple & lentils

Prep 10 min·Cook 15 min·Total 25 min·2 servings·VEGAN·340 kcal

Ingredients

100 gr 3.5 oz. red lentils
200 gr 7 oz. lamb’s lettuce
2 apples
1-2 shallots
2-3 Tbsp sunflower seeds

Dressing:

2 Tbsp olive oil
3 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 Tsp maple syrup
Salt
Pepper

Instructions

1.Cook the red lentils in salt water according to the packet instructions (approx. 8 – 10 minutes)
2.Rinse under cold water so they don’t continue to cook
3.Wash the lamb’s lettuce and place them in a bowl
4.Wash and finely chop the apples
5.Finely chop the shallots
6.Roast the sunflower seeds in a fat free pan and let them cool off
7.Dressing:
8.Put all ingredients in a jar and mix them well
9.Put all salad ingredients in a bowl, mix them with the dressing and sprinkle the roasted sunflower seeds on top

Notes

Tip from my kitchen: wash the lamb's lettuce thoroughly in a bowl of cold water, as it often hides sand, then spin it dry so the dressing clings nicely. Be sure to rinse the red lentils cold, otherwise they keep cooking and turn mushy. A slightly tart apple like Boskoop or Braeburn pairs best with the sweetness of the maple syrup. You can prep the lentils, toasted seeds and dressing ahead, but only toss in the leaves and apple just before serving so everything stays fresh and crisp.

Nutrition per serving: 340 kcal