Warm Lentil-and-Potato Salad

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
13%
Warm Lentil-and-Potato Salad
50 min.
8
227kcal

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Craving a vibrant and flavorful side dish that's both satisfying and good for you? Look no further than this Warm Lentil-and-Potato Salad! It's naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, making it a perfect option for those with dietary restrictions or anyone simply looking for a wholesome meal.

Imagine tender red potatoes and earthy French green lentils mingling with crispy bacon and the bright, fresh flavors of parsley. This salad is a delightful dance of textures and tastes, brought together by a tangy vinaigrette featuring shallots, celery, garlic, whole grain Dijon mustard, and red wine vinegar.

This recipe is surprisingly easy to make, ready in under an hour. It's a fantastic way to elevate your weeknight dinner or bring a unique dish to your next potluck. Plus, at just 227 calories per serving, you can enjoy it guilt-free.

This Warm Lentil-and-Potato Salad is more than just a side dish; it's a celebration of simple ingredients transformed into something truly special. From the savory bacon to the herbaceous parsley, every element comes together to create a culinary experience that will leave you wanting more. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this delicious and healthy recipe!

Ingredients

  • slices bacon 
  • rib celery sliced
  • 0.5 cup green lentils dried french
  • 1.5 cups flat-leaf parsley leaves fresh loosely packed
  •  garlic cloves 
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • 28 oz potatoes red halved
  • Tbsp red wine vinegar 
  • large shallots finely chopped
  • teaspoons grain dijon mustard whole

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Bring lentils and 4 cups salted water to a boil in a heavy 2-qt. saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer 20 to 25 minutes or just until tender.
  2. Meanwhile, cook potatoes in boiling salted water to cover 15 minutes or just until tender.
  3. Drain lentils and potatoes.
  4. Cook bacon in a large, deep nonstick skillet over medium heat 6 to 7 minutes or until crisp; remove bacon, and drain on paper towels, reserving 2 Tbsp. drippings in skillet. Crumble bacon.
  5. Add olive oil to hot drippings in skillet, and heat over medium heat. Saut shallots, celery, and garlic in hot olive oil mixture 3 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat, and stir in vinegar and mustard. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Gently stir in lentils, potatoes, bacon, and parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Calories227kcal
Protein12.68%
Fat43.45%
Carbs43.87%

Properties

Glycemic Index
22.58
Glycemic Load
1.31
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
15.960434924001%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.04mg
Apigenin
24.25mg
Luteolin
0.13mg
Kaempferol
0.17mg
Myricetin
1.68mg
Quercetin
0.69mg
Gallocatechin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:226.72kcal
11.34%
Fat:11.11g
17.1%
Saturated Fat:2.63g
16.41%
Carbohydrates:25.25g
8.42%
Net Carbohydrates:19.26g
7%
Sugar:2.14g
2.38%
Cholesterol:9.07mg
3.03%
Sodium:131.04mg
5.7%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.3g
14.6%
Vitamin K:191.26µg
182.15%
Vitamin C:24.79mg
30.04%
Fiber:5.99g
23.96%
Folate:94.72µg
23.68%
Potassium:683.2mg
19.52%
Vitamin A:966.18IU
19.32%
Manganese:0.36mg
17.84%
Vitamin B1:0.24mg
16.03%
Vitamin B6:0.31mg
15.6%
Phosphorus:147.55mg
14.75%
Iron:2.54mg
14.09%
Magnesium:46.01mg
11.5%
Copper:0.23mg
11.34%
Vitamin B3:2.18mg
10.89%
Zinc:1.23mg
8.18%
Selenium:4.87µg
6.96%
Vitamin B5:0.68mg
6.82%
Vitamin E:0.98mg
6.51%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.78%
Calcium:37.64mg
3.76%
Vitamin B12:0.07µg
1.15%
Source:My Recipes