{"id":1392,"date":"2025-01-30T05:30:49","date_gmt":"2025-01-30T05:30:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aspiranthealth.com\/?p=1392"},"modified":"2025-04-30T08:34:27","modified_gmt":"2025-04-30T07:34:27","slug":"chilled-lentil-wild-rice-salad-with-herb-dressing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aspiranthealth.com\/de\/chilled-lentil-wild-rice-salad-with-herb-dressing\/","title":{"rendered":"CHILLED LENTIL & WILD RICE SALAD WITH HERB DRESSING"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Serves 4<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Ingredients:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For the Salad:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • 1 cup wild rice, cooked and cooled overnight<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 cup cooked lentils (green or black), cooled overnight<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1\/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1\/4 cup pomegranate seeds<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1\/4 cup toasted walnuts, roughly chopped<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1\/4 cup crumbled feta (or dairy-free alternative)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 2 tbsp capers, drained<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 small shallot, finely diced<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 2 cups arugula or baby spinach<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    For the Herb Dressing:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 1 tbsp white balsamic vinegar (or lemon juice)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 1 tsp Dijon mustard<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 1 tsp honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 1 garlic clove, finely minced<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Sea salt & black pepper to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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      Method<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      1. Prepare the Resistant Starch Base<\/strong>\n
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        • Cook wild rice according to package instructions, then drain and refrigerate overnight.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Cook lentils until just tender, drain, and also refrigerate overnight.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Make the Dressing<\/strong>\n
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          • In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, and herbs. Season with salt and pepper.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Assemble the Salad<\/strong>\n
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            • In a large bowl, toss together the chilled wild rice, lentils, tomatoes, pomegranate seeds, walnuts, capers, shallots, and arugula.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Drizzle the herb dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Sprinkle with crumbled feta before serving.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Serve & Enjoy<\/strong>\n
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              • Let the salad sit for 10 minutes to allow flavours to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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