Beluga Black Lentil Salad - Delicious Healthy Salad! | Club Foody
When we were visiting Seattle a few years ago, I saw a bag of black beluga lentils and right away I thought about making a nice salad with them. I know that lentils are very good for us and are a great legume to add to our diet. Being the oldest cultivated crop in the world, they are rich in protein, vitamins and minerals. Lentils are also high in fiber and low in calories. So after giving some thought to the dish, I came up with my Beluga Black Lentil Salad!
With a hint of spice, this is a great salad to enjoy. It has lovely fresh ingredients in it to make you feel even more “healthy”. Also another plus with lentils is that a small amount makes you feel full so you don’t need to eat much to feel satisfied… you’ve got to love that!
Here’s a quick food fact. The “beluga” name comes from the resemblance between the bead shape and the caviar it’s named after. Unlike its other dried counterparts, lentils don’t need pre-soaking plus they cook much quicker than other legumes which makes them an excellent choice for a quick and easy dish to prepare.
In my Beluga Black Lentil Salad recipe I added some more legumes; chickpeas. – “Why”, you ask? Actually David suggested it to me and it was a good idea. It brings more color to the dish. Like I always say, the recipe is just a guideline to what you can add, substitute or dismiss. Try to make recipes to fit what you and your family enjoys. I also add a key ingredient, my Pomegranate Molasses! This condiment is fabulous and everyone should have it on hand in their kitchen…
The next time you come across these spherical black lens shaped legumes, grab a bag and make this fabulous and healthy beluga black lentil salad for your family. I’m positive that this flavorful side dish will become one of your favorites! Bon Appétit
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