Lentil Potato & Kale Salad w/ Lemon Dill Caper Dressing
Lentil Potato & Kale Salad w/ Lemon Dill Caper Dressing
This salad is jam packed with a yummy mix of textures, protein, good carbs and greens! It’s perfectly comforting in the colder months served warm and also delicious served at room temp. The dressing is bright, lemony and full of salty little capers! I used beluga lentils which are great in salads because they cook quickly and hold their shape. This is so easy to make and would be perfect for meal prepping as long as you don’t dress beforehand!
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 Lb (454g) Baby Gold Potatoes
2 tsp (10ml) Avocado Oil for roasting
4 cups (250g) Kale chopped (I used Baby Kale)
3/4 cup (150g) dry Beluga or Black Lentils
21/2 cups (591ml) Water or Vegetable Broth
1 Tbsp (15g) chopped Dill
Dressing
Juice from 1 Lemon
1 Tbsp (15g) Dijon Mustard
2 tsp (10g) Miso Mayo (you can make your own by mixing 1 tsp (5g) each of Vegan Mayo & Miso Paste)
1 Tbsp (15g) chopped Dill
2 generous Tbsp (30g) Capers
3 Tbsp (45ml) Olivve Oil
1 -2 tsp (5-10g) Vegan Honey or Maple Syrup
Salt & Pepper to taste
Directions
1. Cut the potatoes in half and toss with the oil, salt & pepper. SPread them out in one layer on a baking sheet and bake at 375 for 35-40 minutes or until a knife easily pierces them. Set aside to cool.
2. Cook the lentils in the water or broth by bringing them to a boil and then turn down to simmer covered for 20 -25 minutes. You want them tender but not mushy. When ready drain any excess liquid and allow the lentils to cool.
3. While the potatoes and lentils are cooking make the dressing. Combine all of the ingredients except the oil and capers and mix well. Slowly pour in the oil while simultaneously whisking until well incorporated. Add in the capers and give a quick mix. Set aside.
4. Add the kale and chopped dill to a large bowl. (if using regular Kale, give it a quick massage with a squeeze of lemon juice to soften the leaves).
5. Once the lentils and potatoes have cooled down enough, add them to the bowl and gently mix together.
6. Just prior to serving, pour the dressing over and toss until well coated.
