Green Curry Lentil Salad

Spicy green curry dressing is tossed with green lentils and kamut grains for a zingy side dish for your summer BBQ. This salad is wonderful the day after preparation.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 5 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 cup green lentils

Dressing:

  • 2 tablespoons pure peanut butter

  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar

  • cup water

  • 1 tablespoon lemongrass paste

  • 1 tablespoon tamari

  • 1 tablespoon superfine sugar

  • 1 tablespoon light vegetable oil

  • 1 lime, zested and juiced

  • 2 teaspoons Thai green curry paste

  • 1 teaspoon ginger paste

  • teaspoon garlic paste

Assembly:

  • ¼ cup cooked kamut grains

  • 8 cherry tomatoes, chopped

  • ½ cup chopped radicchio

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

  1. Cover green lentils with boiling water in a saucepan. Allow to soak for 1 hour.

  2. Whisk peanut butter, rice vinegar, water, lemongrass paste, tamari, sugar, oil, lime zest and juice, green curry paste, ginger paste, and garlic paste in a bowl; set dressing aside.

  3. Drain lentils. Fill saucepan with enough fresh water so lentils are covered by 1 inch. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until lentils are cooked through but not mushy, about 20 minutes.

  4. Meanwhile, put kamut grains in a saucepan and fill with enough water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, reduce heat, and simmer until soft, about 10 minutes. Drain kamut and lentils and let cool.

  5. Combine cooled lentils and kamut grains in a bowl and toss until mixed well. Add tomatoes and radicchio. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss to coat. Allow to rest at least 10 minutes before serving. Top with chopped cilantro.

Cook's Notes:

You can use freekeh, farro, or any grain you like if you can't find kamut.

Make sure to use real, 100% peanut butter and not the kind with sugar or sweeteners added.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

298 Calories
10g Fat
44g Carbs
15g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 298
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 463mg 20%
Total Carbohydrate 44g 16%
Dietary Fiber 10g 37%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 15g 30%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 37mg 3%
Iron 4mg 21%
Potassium 607mg 13%

* 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.