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Orange, Puy Lentil and Pearl Barley Salad with Eggs

A refreshing salad combining orange, puy lentils, pearl barley, and eggs, perfect for a nutritious meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main, Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 1 cup Puy lentils rinsed
  • 1 cup Pearl barley rinsed
  • 2 medium Oranges peeled and segmented
  • 4 large Eggs hard-boiled
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Base
  1. Cook the puy lentils and pearl barley in separate pots of boiling water until tender, about 20-30 minutes.
  2. Drain and rinse both the lentils and barley in a colander.
Assemble the Salad
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked lentils, barley, and orange segments.
  2. Prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  4. Slice the hard-boiled eggs and place on top of the salad before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 186mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This salad can be served warm or cold and is great for meal prep.

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