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Crispy curried lentils are a clever and unexpected addition to this show-stopping dish. The fragrant Indian spices pair perfectly with sweet plums and a zingy citrus vinaigrette to create a meal that’s light but filling. Top it all off with toasted walnuts (or pumpkin seeds, if you are allergic to nuts) and presto—you’ve got a crave-worthy salad ready to eat.
By Shelli McConnell,
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup dry yellow lentils (4 oz.), rinsed and sorted
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 8 fresh plums, halved and pitted
- ⅓ cup orange juice
- 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 6-oz. package fresh baby spinach
- ½ cup sliced scallions
- ¼ cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped toasted walnuts
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan combine lentils and 2 cups water. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 25 minutes or until lentils are tender; drain well. In an extra-large nonstick skillet combine lentils, curry powder, salt, and pepper. Cook over medium- high about 10 minutes or until lentils are toasted and crisp, stirring frequently. (Lentils will stick at first but will release from the pan as they crisp.) Spread lentils on a baking sheet; let cool.
- For dressing, in a blender or food processor combine one of the plums, the orange juice, vinegar, and mustard. Cover and blend until smooth.
- Cut the remaining plums into wedges. In a bowl toss together spinach, plum wedges, and scallions. Add dressing; toss to coat. Arrange on plates. Top with lentils, parsley, and walnuts.
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Comments (6)
(5 from 3 votes)Do you think thawed frozen plums would work in this recipe?
This looks delicious!! I enjoy putting a lot of different veggies and fruits in a salad but never would have thought to put plums in a salad. I am looking forward to trying this. Thank you!! I've pinned this.
So good and -so- easy! Love it.
Excellent- flavors work well together. I had this salad 3 days in a row.
Which dressing would go well with this?
The dressing is in the recipe. So good!