Lentil and Apple Salad with Maple Vinaigrette

Serves: 8 | Prep time: 40 mins | Cook Time: 15 MIns

Ingredients

• 3 cups water

• 1 cup TruRoots® Organic Sprouted Lentil Blend

• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup

• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

• 2 to 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

• 1 1/2 teaspoons dijon mustard

• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic

• 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

• 1 cup diced apple

• 1 cup diced fennel bulb

• 1/2 cup sliced celery

• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped celery leaves

• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion

Instructions

• BRING water to a boil in medium saucepan over high heat. Add lentils. Reduce heat to low. Cook 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand 2 minutes. Drain. Cool completely.

• WHISK syrup, vinegar, oil, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper in large bowl.

• ADD lentils, apple, fennel, celery, celery leaves and onion to bowl. Toss to coat. Chill. Stir before serving.