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Warm Kale and Lentil Salad with Honey Mustard ...

6 servings · 118g/servingMiddle EasternOriginal recipe ↗

Ingredients

  • Lentils, dry95g8 × tablespoon
  • Kale520g25.25 × pieces of ~1"
  • EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL14g1 tablespoon
  • Dijon Mustard15g1 tablespoon
  • Honey21g1 tablespoon
  • Red Wine Vinegar15g1 tablespoon
  • Shallots, raw20g0.75 × 1 medium
  • PARMESAN CHEESE5g1 tablespoon grated

Estimated Cost

  • Lentils, dry (95g)
  • Kale (520g)
  • EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL (14g)$0.18
  • Dijon Mustard (15g)$0.08
  • Honey (21g)$0.18
  • Red Wine Vinegar (15g)$0.10
  • Shallots, raw (20g)$0.18
  • PARMESAN CHEESE (5g)$0.07
Total (6 servings)$0.80(~$0.13/serving)

* Cost estimate based on 6 of 8 ingredients.

Prices are estimates based on Kroger grocery store data, last updated March 2026. Actual prices may vary by location and retailer.

Instructions

  1. 1

    1. Fill a saucepan with two cups of salted water and bring to a rolling boil.

  2. 2

    2. Rinse the lentils under cold water until the water runs clear.

  3. 3

    3. Add the lentils to the boiling water, cover the pan, and return to a boil.

  4. 4

    4. Reduce the heat to maintain a vigorous simmer and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, until the lentils are tender but still hold their shape.

  5. 5

    5. While the lentils cook, rinse the kale and tear it into bite-sized pieces. Transfer to a large salad bowl.

  6. 6

    6. In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil, mustard, sherry vinegar, honey, and finely chopped shallots with a pinch of kosher salt and black pepper.

  7. 7

    7. Once the lentils are cooked through, drain them well.

  8. 8

    8. Transfer the warm lentils to the kale.

  9. 9

    9. Pour the vinaigrette over the top and scatter the grated Parmesan cheese over the salad.

  10. 10

    10. Toss gently to combine, then taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.

Nutrition per serving

Based on 6 servings · USDA data

Calories121
Protein7g
Carbs17g
Fat4g
Fiber5g
Sodium127mg

Nutrition calculated from USDA FoodData Central using ingredient quantities in grams.

Nutrition values are estimates based on USDA data and may vary.