Italian Lentil Salad

Italian Lentil Salad

This salad functions as a perfect lunch or side dish for dinner. The Italian flavors mix beautifully in your mouth.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Yield:
4 servings
Servings:
4

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

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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

435
Calories
19g
Fat
39g
Carbs
29g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 435
% Daily Value *
Total Fat19g 24%
Saturated Fat7g 35%
Cholesterol43mg 14%
Sodium911mg 40%
Total Carbohydrate39g 14%
Dietary Fiber15g 52%
Total Sugars4g
Protein29g
Vitamin C7mg 33%
Calcium300mg 23%
Iron7mg 38%
Potassium752mg 16%

*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.

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