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Black Lentil Salad with Watermelon

Watermelon in a salad? Give it a try! It's an unexpected mix of familiar ingredients — juicy, refined, vibrant, and fragrant, the kind of salad that wins over true food lovers and the health-conscious alike. I adore this dish for its offbeat combination, and I always make it during watermelon season.

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Composition / ingredients

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Nutrients and energy value of the composition of the recipe
By weight of the composition:
Proteins 33 % 11 g
Fats 18 % 6 g
Carbohydrates 48 % 16 g
148 kcal
GI: 88 / 0 / 13
  • The star ingredient here is black beluga lentils. This legume is widely used in Asian and Indian cooking and is prized for its nutritional value — a favorite in both vegetarian and Ayurvedic kitchens. Start by cooking the lentils until tender, about 20 minutes. Season the cooked lentils with salt, let them sit in the water for a minute, then drain and spread them on a baking sheet to cool and dry. Cut the watermelon flesh away from the rind and remove the seeds. Cut the watermelon into large cubes. Quarter the cherry tomatoes, and tear the mozzarella into medium pieces by hand. Transfer all of this to a large salad bowl, trying to keep the watermelon and tomato juices. Stack the basil leaves, roll them into a tight cigar, and slice into thin ribbons. Add the basil to the bowl with the other ingredients. Add the cooled, dried lentils, dress with the olive oil and balsamic vinegar, and toss gently so you don't crush the watermelon and tomatoes. Serve garnished as you like. I prefer to finish it with whole basil leaves and a balsamic glaze (made by reducing balsamic vinegar). Enjoy!

Caloric content of the products possible in the composition of the dish

  • Базилик свежий - 27  kcal/100g
  • Базилик сушеный - 251  kcal/100g
  • Арбуз - 25  kcal/100g
  • Соль - 0  kcal/100g
  • Оливковое масло - 913  kcal/100g
  • Помидоры черри - 15  kcal/100g
  • Моцарелла - 280  kcal/100g
  • Бальзамический уксус - 88  kcal/100g
  • Черная чечевица - 324  kcal/100g

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