Lentil Salad with Tomatoes and Watercress
You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Lentil Salad with Tomatoes and Watercress a try. This recipe serves 6. One serving contains 210 calories, 12g of protein, and 5g of fat. This recipe covers 21% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of salt, chives, olive oil, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegan diet.
Instructions
To prepare vinaigrette, whisk together all ingredients.
Add salt and black pepper to taste.
To prepare salad, combine 4 cups water, lentils, and bay leaves in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 18 to 20 minutes.
Drain; discard bay leaves. Gently stir together lentils, celery, onion, parsley, and salt.
Add tomatoes and 2 tablespoons chives.
Drizzle with vinaigrette; toss gently to coat. Divide watercress evenly among 6 plates; top with 3/4 cup lentil mixture. Top with remaining 2 tablespoons chives.