Vegan Lentil Salad with Apples and Carrot
Description
This lentil salad is made with apples, carrot, parsley, and chives and served with a simple olive oil and vinegar dressing.
Ingredients
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1 cup brown lentils, picked over
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2 apples, cored and chopped
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1 carrot, cubed
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1/2 bunch chives, chopped
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, or more to taste
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5 tablespoons olive oil
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2 tablespoons cider vinegar
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1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, or to taste
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
1
Place lentils in a saucepan. Add enough water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until lentils are tender but not mushy, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain.
2
Combine lentils, apples, carrot, chives, and parsley in a bowl. Stir together olive oil, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper in a cup and pour over lentil mixture. Mix and serve.