Asian Lentil and Green Bean Salad with sesame dressing

This Asian Lentil and Green Bean Salad with Sesame Dressing is my latest salad obsession. I have made it twice in the past week - it is that good. The sesame ginger dressing pairs so well with the crunchy vegetables.

I love lentils. For more yummy lentil recipes try my greek lentil meatballs or my lentil mushroom tacos.

Why you'll love this recipe

It is easy to make and made and only requires minimal cooking.

The lentils pack this recipe with plant protein.

The recipe is vegetarian, dairy free, gluten free and vegan.

Instructions

Mix together dressing in bowl.

Toss together salad with all salad ingredients and dressing.

Serve fries with your favorite toppings and sides.

Ingredients

• green beans
• sesame oil
• mint
• garlic
• lentils
• bell pepper
• ginger
• maple syrup
• soy sauce
• red onion
• mint
• cashews

Substitutions

• mint - can be subbed with cilantro or your favorite herb.
• maple syrup - can be subbed with honey.
• cashews - you can use any nut or seed that you like.
• sesame oil - you can use toasted or regular sesame oil.

Storage instructions

You can store the salad in a sealed container in your fridge for up to 4 days.

Equipment

You just need your stove top and some bowls for this recipe.

Recipe FAQS

What is the protein source in this recipe?

Lentils provide lots of plant protein in this recipe.

Recipe Pro-Tips

If you have an instant pot I suggest cooking your lentils in there. I like to use this recipe.

I prefer to use all toasted sesame oil for the best tasting dressing. Costco has a great deal on a large bottle of toasted sesame oil.

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Asian Lentil and Green Bean Salad with Sesame Dressing

This Asian Lentil and Green Bean Salad with Sesame Dressing is a delicious salad recipe.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Course dinner

Cuisine asian american

Servings 4

Calories 466 kcal

Ingredients

  

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Green Beans

• 1 lb green beans - cut in half with stems removed if needed
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• pinch salt/pepper

Dressing

• ⅓ cup sesame oil Alternatively you can use all toasted sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• juice from 1 lime
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 clove grated or minced garlic
• black pepper to taste

Other salad ingredients

• 2 ½ cups lentils
• 2 medium/small red bell peppers - diced
• 1 small red onion - diced
• 1 bunch mint - finely chopped
• ¾ cups cashews - roughly chopped or crushed

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Instructions

 

• Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add green beans, salt and pepper and cook for 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another 5 minutes, or until green beans are cooked through.
• Mix together dressing in a bowl.
• Add dressing, green beans and the rest of the salad ingredients to a large bowl. Toss to combine and dig in.

Notes

This makes 3-5 servings of salad depending on how hungry you are.

Nutrition

Calories: 466kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 16gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gSodium: 415mgPotassium: 847mgFiber: 12gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 2133IUVitamin C: 75mgCalcium: 76mgIron: 6mg

Keyword asian lentil salad

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