{"id":5619,"date":"2023-10-01T20:49:35","date_gmt":"2023-10-01T20:49:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/?p=5619"},"modified":"2024-11-14T23:39:42","modified_gmt":"2024-11-14T23:39:42","slug":"autumn-salad-with-lentil-pomegranate-apple-and-beetroot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/autumn-salad-with-lentil-pomegranate-apple-and-beetroot\/","title":{"rendered":"Autumn Lentil Salad"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sometimes people ask me to name a favorite salad, it is sort of a difficult question to answer \u2014 there are so many! The choice depends on my frame of mind and the situation i\u2019m in. But being a Lebanese, obviously, the\u00a0 salads that jump to mind first are tabbouleh and fattoush.\u00a0Indeed, you can\u2019t go wrong with these two salads! But it turned out that both salads aren\u2019t the only candidates that circulate now a days in our fall dinner rotation.\u00a0 \u201cAutumn Salad with Lentil, Pomegranate, Apple and Beetroot \u201d is our new favorite, it gets its texture and tart-sweet flavor from fresh pomegranate seeds, apples, beetroots, lentils and a tangy beetroot dressing that nestle nicely together with all the ingredients \u2014 it might become your new favorite salad.<\/p>\n

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\u201cAutumn Salad with Lentil, Pomegranate, Apple and Beetroot \u201d is an enticing fall salad that gets texture and tart-sweet flavor from fresh pomegranate seeds and a zippy beetroot-tahini dressing that work beautifully with lentils. A wholesome protein-packed salad that is simple to make and so refreshing with a smart combination of umami-packed flavors and lots of crunch\u2014 just the way I like it.<\/p>\n

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A salad is a creative play area with endless combinations of flavors and textures. And one of most defining characteristics in any salad is its dressing, and here the formula features, beetroot, apple cider vinegar, tahini and honey, yes packed with tang, sweetness and umami goodness. The dark crimson juices coming from beetroots overtake the color of the dressing, and it\u2019s a bit dense. If you like mayonnaise, but it\u2019s is a no-go, for any reason, in your household, you will love this dressing for a similar but healthier approach \u2014\u00a0pairs well with a wide range of salads and brings brightness to your table.<\/p>\n

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