Warm Lentil Salad with Shrimp, Apples, and Mint

Name: Warm Lentil Salad with Shrimp, Apples, and Mint
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3 tbsp. olive oil; 3 tbsp. cider vinegar; salt and pepper; 1 lb. fresh or frozen (thawed) shelled and deveined medium shrimp; 1 c. lentils; 6 c. water; 1 small onion; 1/2 c. fresh mint leaves; 1 Golden Delicious apple; 1 stalk celery

Published: Aug 11, 2008

Yields:

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Cal/Serv:

410

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This heart-healthy salad is chock-full of fiber thanks to crisp Golden Delicious apples and a nutty lentil base.

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Ingredients

3 Tbsp. olive oil
3 Tbsp. cider vinegar
salt and pepper
1 lb. fresh or frozen (thawed) shelled and deveined medium shrimp
1 cup lentils
6 cups water
1 small onion
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
1 Golden Delicious apple
1 stalk celery

Directions

1. Step 1In small bowl, whisk oil, vinegar, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper. Spoon 2 tablespoons dressing into medium bowl. Add shrimp; toss to coat.
2. Step 2In colander, rinse lentils with cold water, and discard any stones or shriveled lentils. In 4-quart saucepan, combine lentils, water, onion, and 2 tablespoons mint; heat to boiling on high. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 8 to 10 minutes or until lentils are tender but still hold their shape. Drain well.
3. Step 3Meanwhile, heat 12-inch skillet on medium-high until hot. Add shrimp with any dressing, and cook 4 to 5 minutes or until shrimp turn opaque. Remove from heat; stir in 1 tablespoon mint.
4. Step 4Stir shrimp, apple, celery, and remaining mint and dressing into lentils.