{"id":60879,"date":"2020-06-17T17:15:12","date_gmt":"2020-06-17T15:15:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/beluga-linsen-salat-mit-gruenen-bohnen\/"},"modified":"2025-12-10T16:18:30","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T15:18:30","slug":"beluga-lentil-salad-with-green-beans-lemon-mint-dressing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/en\/beluga-lentil-salad-with-green-beans-lemon-mint-dressing\/","title":{"rendered":"Beluga Lentil Salad with Green Beans & Lemon-Mint Dressing"},"content":{"rendered":"

This beluga lentil salad is beyond delicious. It features black beluga lentils, which is my favorite lentils for salads. Their earthy flavour is perfectly harmonised by a bold lemon and fresh mint dressing. The flavors of lemon accompanied by “al dente” green beans and the delicate saltiness of crisped prosciutto<\/a> are an absolute treat, one not to be missed. Plus you can prepare all of the ingredients while the lentils cook. Bonus is, this salad can easily made without the prosciutto to satisfy any vegetarian or vegan.<\/p>\n

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Beluga lentils resemble caviar, hence the name. Not only do they make for a beautiful garnish, they are absolutely splendid to eat, especially in a salad. I like them because they cook in about 25 minutes and retain their shape nicely. Another great lentil for salads is French green puy lentils. Also easy to cook with a good texture. You\u2019ll find I also use them often in lentil salads<\/a>. Both types of lentils are versatile and loaded with protein, fiber, iron, and more goodness.<\/p>\n

Yes, I absoluuutely love this beluga lentil salad….we eat it LOADS during green bean season. And don’t miss out on the opportunity to enjoy it with a glass of your favorite red wine. The lemony taste of the salad brings out the sweetness in the wine….mmmm, yummy. And did I mention that this is also a great way to get teenagers on board with eating lentils? Tried it and it works.<\/p>\n

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I highly recommend trying this recipe as it is. It truly is a long time go-to recipe of mine. But of course, if you are a strict vegetarian rather than a flexitarian like me, then you\u2019ll need to make some changes. And if vegan, of course that goes without saying.<\/p>\n

My suggestion for skipping the prosciutto would be to try adding thinly sliced and seared shiitake mushrooms for an umami boost. Toasted nuts like slivered almonds or pine nuts would also be a great choice. This would make the salad vegan. Vegetarians have the option of adding a little grilled halloumi.<\/p>\n

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