Salads · 40 min
Lentil, Sweet Potato & Kale Salad with Feta
- 40 min
- 2–6 servings
- 552 kcal / serving
A hearty mix of lentils, tender potatoes, and greens with feta. The flavors come together with a bright lemon-garlic dressing for a weeknight-friendly salad.
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Ingredients
- ½ (4 oz) pkgcrumbled feta cheese
- 1 clovegarlic
- ½ cupgreen lentils, dried
- ½ bunchkale
- ½lemon
- 1shallot
- ¾ lbsweet potato
- shallots
- sweet potatoes
- lemons
From the pantry: black pepper, cumin, ground, Dijon mustard, extra virgin olive oil, pure maple syrup, salt
Cookware
chef's knife · citrus juicer (optional) · colander · cutting board · garlic press (optional) · measuring cups · measuring spoons · mixing bowls · small saucepan · spatula · stainless steel or cast iron skillet · vegetable peeler · whisk or fork
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Produce
- 1 clovegarlic
- ½ bunchkale
- ½lemon
- 1shallot
- ¾ lbsweet potato
- shallots
- sweet potatoes
- lemons
Dairy, eggs & chilled
- ½ (4 oz) pkgcrumbled feta cheese
Pantry & dry goods
- ½ cupgreen lentils, dried
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Ingredients for 2, 4 and 6 servings
| Ingredient | 2 servings | 4 servings | 6 servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| crumbled feta cheese | ½ (4 oz) pkg | 1 (4 oz) pkg | 1 ½ (4 oz) pkgs |
| garlic | 1 clove | 2 cloves | 3 cloves |
| green lentils, dried | ½ cup | 1 cup | 1 ½ cups |
| kale | ½ bunch | 1 bunch | 1 ½ bunches |
| lemon | ½ | 1 | 1 ½ |
| shallot | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| sweet potato | ¾ lb | 1 ½ lb | 2 ¼ lb |
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Directions
- Rinse the lentils and transfer them to a small pan. Cover with water by about two inches, season with salt and pepper, and bring to a boil. Simmer until just tender, about 15–18 minutes, then drain and set aside to cool.
- Wash the produce and pat dry. Juice the lemon into a small bowl and set aside.
- Trim and mince (or press) the garlic, then add it to the lemon juice.
- Whisk olive oil, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, cumin, salt, and pepper into the lemon-garlic mixture to make the dressing.
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Slice the shallot and let it caramelize in a little oil, about 3–4 minutes, stirring often.
- Meanwhile, peel and dice the sweet potatoes into ½-inch pieces.
- Add the sweet potatoes to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 6–8 minutes.
- Discard the kale stems and chop the leaves into 1-inch pieces; add the kale to the skillet and cook until softened, 2–3 minutes.
- Crumble the feta into a small bowl, then transfer the cooked potatoes and kale to a large salad bowl. Add the lentils, pour over the dressing, and toss to combine.
Two tips
- Make ahead: cook the lentils and vegetables, then store them separately in the fridge for up to 2 days to assemble quickly later.
- Swap options: substitute spinach for kale, if you prefer softer greens; you can also finish with a little extra lemon juice for brightness.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 552 kcal
- Protein
- 20 g
- Carbs
- 75 g
- Fat
- 21 g
- Fiber
- 12 g
- Sodium
- 377 mg
Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.
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