
Recipe
Beet Orange Lentil Salad
Earthy roasted beets, firm lentils, orange, arugula, and walnuts with a sharp mustard dressing. Adding arugula last keeps it lively.
- Prep
- 15 minutes
- Cook
- 0 minutes
- Total
- 15 minutes
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Cuisine
- Fresh everyday cooking
Ingredients
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1
Whisk olive oil, vinegar, mustard, salt, and 2 tablespoons orange juice.
- 2
Toss lentils and beet wedges separately with a little dressing.
- 3
Cut orange segments away from their membranes and catch any juice.
- 4
Arrange arugula on a platter and add lentils, beets, and orange.
- 5
Finish with remaining dressing and walnuts immediately before serving.
Cooking Tips
- Toss beets separately so they do not color every ingredient.
- Choose lentils that remain firm after cooking.