Chinese Lentil Salad
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite go to meals because it comes together in under an hour and tastes even better the next day. The Chinese lentils are packed with protein and fiber, so you actually feel satisfied and energized afterward. What I love most is how simple it is to throw together, plus all the fresh vegetables are naturally budget friendly. The tangy dressing with rice vinegar, soy sauce, and lime juice brings everything to life, making it feel restaurant quality without any fuss or complicated techniques.
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Ingredients
- 200 gchinese lentils
- 1red cabbage
- 400 gcarrots
- 1cucumber
- 200 ggreen onions
- 100 mlrice vinegar
- 50 mlsoy sauce
- 20 mlhoney
- 1 cmginger(grated)
- 50 mllime juice
- 10 gsalt
- 5 gblack pepper
- 200 gchopped scallions
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Instructions
- 1
Rinse the lentils and soak them in water for 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Tip: For faster soaking, you can also soak them in hot water for 10 minutes.
- 2
In a blender or food processor, combine ginger, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
Tip: Adjust the dressing to your taste by adding more soy sauce or honey.
- 3
In a large bowl, combine the drained lentils, chopped cabbage, carrots, cucumber, green onions, and chopped scallions.
Tip: Make sure to mix well to distribute the vegetables evenly.
- 4
Pour the dressing over the salad and mix until everything is well coated.
Tip: You can also refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- 5
Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
Tip: You can also add more ginger or lime juice to suit your taste.
- 6
Serve the salad chilled and garnish with additional chopped scallions if desired.
Tip: This salad is perfect for a light and refreshing meal or as a side dish for your favorite Chinese dishes.
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