Lentil Asparagus Salad

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Lentil Asparagus Salad
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Health Score:
99 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
45 min.
Preparation
Calories:
306
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

Lentils are a great source of fiber and protein, while asparagus is high in powerful folate.

Turn this salad from lunch into a dinner entree with the addition of brown rice or quinoa.

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie306 cal.(15 %)
Protein19 g(19 %)
Fat12 g(10 %)
Carbohydrates31 g(21 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage13.9 g(46 %)
Vitamin A0.3 mg(38 %)
Vitamin D0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin E7 mg(58 %)
Vitamin K172.9 μg(288 %)
Vitamin B₁0.6 mg(60 %)
Vitamin B₂0.4 mg(36 %)
Niacin7.7 mg(64 %)
Vitamin B₆0.5 mg(36 %)
Folate372 μg(124 %)
Pantothenic acid2.5 mg(42 %)
Biotin11.8 μg(26 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin C60 mg(63 %)
Potassium1,069 mg(27 %)
Calcium134 mg(13 %)
Magnesium125 mg(42 %)
Iron6.6 mg(44 %)
Iodine19 μg(10 %)
Zinc3.3 mg(41 %)
Saturated fatty acids1.7 g
Uric acid136 mg
Cholesterol0 mg
Complete sugar8 g

Ingredients

for
2
Ingredients
18 ozs Asparagus
4 ozs Lentils
1 onion
2 Tbsps White vinegar
1 tsp Mustard
salt
freshly ground peppers
2 Tbsps olive oil
2 Tbsps scallions
How healthy are the main ingredients?
Lentilolive oilMustardonionsalt

Preparation steps

1.

Rinse the asparagus, peel the lower third thin and trim the ends. Cook the asparagus in boiling salted water until al dente, about 12 to 15 minutes. Drain.

2.

Rinse the lentils in a sieve under running water. Cook with approximately 3/4 cups of water over a low heat, covered, for about 10 minutes. All liquid should be absorbed.

Peel the onion and cut into thin rings. Cut the asparagus diagonally into 1-inch pieces. Combine the onion rings, asparagus and lentils.

Combine the vinegar, mustard, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Mix with the asparagus salad and let soak briefly. Serve sprinkled with chopped chives .

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