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Warm Lentil, Kale & Potato Salad with Lemon Dijon Dressing

February 24, 2015 55 Comments Dairy Free, Dinner, Gluten Free, Lunch, Main Dish Salads, Salads, Vegan, Vegetarian

Warm Lentil, Kale & Potato Salad with Lemon Dijon Dressing

Awhile ago I was contacted by Melissa’s Produce asking if I would be interested in trying out some of their new products, and of course I said yes!  As much as I love cooking a meal completely from scratch, sometimes I just don’t have the time and I was so excited to get these steamed and packaged foods in the mail!

Not only are they steamed, packaged, and ready to go, they are also all GMO free which is a huge plus!  And if you look closely you can see that the garbanzo beans are PEELED!!  I’ve talked a little bit in the past about my experiences with peeling garbanzo beans and they are no fun!  Pretty much one of my least favorite things to do.  I have another very special recipe planned for those garbanzo beans so stay tuned 🙂

Warm Lentil, Kale & Potato Salad with Lemon Dijon Dressing-

We eat a lot of potatoes in this house and I usually spend at least half an hour either roasting them or boiling them before adding them to a dish.  I also cook with lentils quite a bit which take about 30-40 minutes to soften when boiled.  As I said before, I really do love cooking everything from scratch, but this salad that normally would have taken about 45 minutes to throw together only took 15 and it was so good!

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It is one of those salad recipes that is so good to bring for lunches throughout the week because it just gets better and better the longer it sits in the lemon dijon dressing.  Salads aren’t usually the first thing you think of this time of year, but this salad will leave you warm and satisfied even if your house is covered with snow drifts right now!  I honestly can’t believe some of the photos I have been seeing from the East coast!  I don’t think I’ve ever seen so much snow in my life.  I hope all my East coast friends and readers are staying warm out there!!  If not, it was 70 degrees today and we have an extra room!  Although you might have to share it with a certain orange cat.  I would say he doesn’t bite but that would be a lie 🙂

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Warm Lentil, Kale & Potato Salad with Lemon Dijon Dressing


★★★★★ 5 from 3 reviews
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  • Category: Entree, Salad, Gluten Free, Vegan
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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 17.6 ounce package of steamed & peeled potatoes or about 15 baby potatoes*
  • 1 1/2 cup steamed lentils
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 bunch lacinato kale, 3-4 cups chopped
  • 1 handful dried cranberries, about 1/4 cup
  • 1/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste

Lemon Dijon Dressing:

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon maple syrup, or honey
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat a large pan over medium heat and add olive oil. Cut potatoes into quarters and add to the pan. Season with salt and pepper and cook until crispy and browned, about 12 minutes. Add garlic, thyme and lentils and stir for 2 minutes. Then add the kale, cover and cook for another 2-3 minutes until kale is starting to soften and wilt. Transfer to a large bowl and add dried cranberries and toasted nuts.
  2. Make the dressing by adding all dressing ingredients into a small bowl and whisking until combined. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat.

Notes

*If you are not using pre-packaged steamed and peeled potatoes, peel baby potatoes, cover with cold, salted water and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and simmer for about 20 minutes until they are fork tender but not too soft. Drain, pat dry, and then cut into fourths and follow above directions.

 

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Comments

  1. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says

    February 24, 2015 at 1:48 pm

    That’s so fun that you got to try those products! They all sound delicious. And what a refreshing salad, Izzy! I love the combination of potatoes and kale. And that lemon dijon dressing sounds delicious! Sounds like the perfect lunch to me!

    Reply
    • She Likes Food says

      March 2, 2015 at 6:40 am

      I’m thinking I need to go out and buy more now because they really are so handy! As much as I love to cook, sometimes I just want to warm something up quickly and eat it! The lemon dijon dressing goes so well on pretty much everything 🙂

      Reply
  2. Alyssa @ My Sequined Life says

    February 24, 2015 at 2:21 pm

    Peeled garbanzo beans?? How awesome! I totally agree, this is exactly the kind of meal I love to bring for lunch leftovers. That dressing sounds amazing!

    Reply
    • She Likes Food says

      March 2, 2015 at 6:38 am

      I know, right?! I loath peeling them myself, but I love the texture of peeled garbanzo beans. I’m pretty excited to use them!

      Reply
  3. Evi @ greenevi says

    February 24, 2015 at 2:32 pm

    This salad is genius! I love every single ingredient here! I eat a lots of kale salads, but I’ve never tried a warm one but now I will! 🙂

    Reply
    • She Likes Food says

      March 2, 2015 at 6:36 am

      I love this salad so much too, Evi!! I could eat it everyday! I love kale when it is a little bit warm so it softens a bit but not completely wilted. It tastes so good!

      Reply
  4. Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says

    February 24, 2015 at 3:16 pm

    I am going to have to keep my eye out for those Melissa Produce items. Pre peeled and steamed potatoes would make dinner a flash. And I love that their garbanzo beans are pre-peeled! Peeled garbanzo beans make the best hummus. This salad looks delicious!

    Reply
    • She Likes Food says

      March 2, 2015 at 6:34 am

      the potatoes are so awesome!! I’ve been using them for breakfast a lot lately and they are so quick and easy to brown up when they are already cooked! And I can’t wait to make some hummus with those chickpeas 🙂

      Reply
  5. Annie @ ciaochowbambina says

    February 24, 2015 at 3:41 pm

    Ooooh – that looks tasty! And the pre-peeled garbanzos make it extra special!

    Reply
    • She Likes Food says

      March 2, 2015 at 6:32 am

      The pre-peeled garbanzo beans are pretty much the best things ever!!

      Reply
  6. Annie @Maebells says

    February 24, 2015 at 5:01 pm

    What a beautiful salad! I love the tangy lemon dressing you paired with this salad, just delicious! 🙂

    Reply
    • She Likes Food says

      March 2, 2015 at 6:31 am

      Thanks Annie!! I could almost drink the dressing by itself 🙂

      Reply
  7. Danielle @ Live Well Bake Often says

    February 25, 2015 at 12:15 am

    What a beautiful salad! I love how fresh this looks, I could go for one of these right now with all of this snow outside.

    Reply
    • She Likes Food says

      March 2, 2015 at 5:49 am

      Thanks Danielle! I just talked to my parents in Eureka Springs today and they said they got a bunch of snow yesterday! I hope you are staying warm!

      Reply
  8. Ashley says

    February 25, 2015 at 2:10 am

    Oooo this sounds so good! I love warm lentil salads like this … and with that dressing!!! So completely right up my alley!

    Reply
    • She Likes Food says

      March 2, 2015 at 6:29 am

      Mine too, Ashley! The dressing goes well on pretty much everything!!

      Reply
  9. Geraldine | Green Valley Kitchen says

    February 25, 2015 at 6:08 am

    What a great combination of flavors, Izzy. Love the potatoes with lentils and kale – and a lemony dressing too! Look forward to trying this salad and Melissa’s Produce. Yes to peeled chickpeas!

    Reply
    • She Likes Food says

      March 2, 2015 at 6:28 am

      Thank you Geraldine! The lemony dressing might be the best part! I’ve been putting a similar dressing on pretty much everything these days 🙂 Peeled chickpeas are my new best friends!

      Reply
  10. Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says

    February 25, 2015 at 6:54 am

    This salad is beautiful, Izzy! I love warm kale salad during the winter months and the lentils, potatoes and cranberries sound perfect with the lemon dressing!

    Reply
    • She Likes Food says

      March 2, 2015 at 6:28 am

      Thank you so much, Kelly! Me too! I might even like warm salads more than cold salads, especially when they have potatoes in them 🙂

      Reply
  11. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says

    February 25, 2015 at 2:29 pm

    What a beautiful salad. I am loving kale at the moment, so this is my ideal salad.

    Reply
    • She Likes Food says

      March 2, 2015 at 6:26 am

      Thank you, Dannii!! I’m loving kale too and even though it is still technically winter, I’m still loving salads 🙂

      Reply
  12. Brittaney @ Sips and Snacks says

    February 25, 2015 at 4:36 pm

    I need more recipes like this! Looks so delicious and super healthy! I always have lentils on hand, but I never know how I should use them.

    Reply
    • She Likes Food says

      March 2, 2015 at 5:45 am

      Hi Brittaney! Lentils are so great because you can use them in so many things like soups and salads!

      Reply
  13. mira says

    February 26, 2015 at 2:32 am

    We have very similar taste when it comes to salads, this one is just perfect! Love the dressing, too! Lovely pictures! Must try Melissa’s produce 🙂

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • She Likes Food says

      March 2, 2015 at 6:25 am

      Thanks Mira! It is one of my favorites so far!

      Reply
  14. Ceara @ Ceara's Kitchen says

    February 26, 2015 at 9:38 am

    This looks like such a wonderful and comforting lunch!! That line of products looks wonderful! I love that they are GMO free and ready to go 🙂 Wishing I had that delicious lentil salad right now 🙂 Pinned!

    Reply
    • She Likes Food says

      March 2, 2015 at 6:24 am

      Thank you, Ceara!! As much as I love to cook, sometimes it is so nice to just have things cooked and ready to go! I’ve really been loving them! Thanks for pinning 🙂

      Reply
  15. Laura ~ RYG says

    February 26, 2015 at 2:06 pm

    I love Melissa’s Produce, I buy their stuff all the time. Sometimes, I just need my produce cleaned and ready to go or I won’t be able to cook at all (with 2 kids and myself with the stomach flu for the past 2 weeks, things have not been fun, need those shortcuts, ya know!!) I can’t wait till my appetite comes back because I love a good potato salad!!!! The lemons make it so pretty too =)

    Reply
    • She Likes Food says

      March 2, 2015 at 6:23 am

      That is awesome Laura! I love them too! I was so tired the other night and all I had to do was open the lentil package and add a few things and dinner was ready so quickly! I hope you are fully recovered from the stomach flu by now, that sounds like no fun!

      Reply
  16. Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says

    February 26, 2015 at 7:55 pm

    What a refreshing salad! I love that you used Melissa’s produce to create a flavorful, fresh and delicious salad. I wish I had this for lunch today.

    Reply
    • She Likes Food says

      March 2, 2015 at 6:22 am

      Thanks Ashley! I brought it for lunch all week and it was so good 🙂

      Reply
  17. Jess @ Flying on Jess Fuel says

    February 27, 2015 at 11:35 pm

    This salad looks so nutrient packed and delicious!! Seriously, it looks like something you’d find in the hot bar at whole foods. SO YUMMY!! <3

    Reply
    • She Likes Food says

      March 2, 2015 at 6:21 am

      Thank you so much, Jess!! It is one of my favorite salads I’ve made so far 🙂

      Reply
  18. marcie says

    February 28, 2015 at 12:18 am

    This is my kind of salad, Izzy! It’s so full of ingredients I love in one big bowl, and Melissa’s products sound great! Pinned. 🙂

    Reply
    • She Likes Food says

      March 2, 2015 at 6:20 am

      My kind of salad too, Marcie! I just realized that this is my third kale salad with potatoes, but the combo is just so good! Thanks for pinning 🙂

      Reply
  19. Denise says

    November 15, 2015 at 9:55 pm

    This recipe is so so so good!!!! I doubled the ingredients so that I can eat it all week.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • She Likes Food says

      November 15, 2015 at 10:24 pm

      Thank you so much, Denise!! It is one of my favorite salads too! 🙂

      Reply
  20. Natalie says

    May 23, 2016 at 10:12 am

    How much thyme goes in? I see it in the instructions but not the ingredients list.

    Reply
    • She Likes Food says

      May 24, 2016 at 6:04 pm

      Oh no, sorry about that! 1 teaspoon should be good! I’ve now added it to the recipe 🙂

      Reply
  21. Theresa says

    March 6, 2017 at 6:34 pm

    Fabulous! This is one great tasting recipe. Delicious and easy to make–who could ask for more! I cooked my potatoes in the pressure cooker than browned in the pan and they came out moist and tasty with a crisp crust. My husband doesn’t like kale so I chopped the kale extremely fine and he actually ate it. I certainly do enjoy your blog. Good job!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • She Likes Food says

      March 6, 2017 at 10:34 pm

      I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe, Theresa! I’m also really impressed you got your husband to eat kale!! 🙂

      Reply
  22. Emily says

    July 4, 2017 at 11:04 am

    Hi! Would you have the serving portion (in cups) with the amount of calories including the dressing? Thanks!

    Reply
    • She Likes Food says

      July 6, 2017 at 12:19 am

      Hi Emily, I don’t currently have that information but I can try to get it posted soon!

      Reply
  23. Nav says

    April 25, 2018 at 7:16 pm

    Do we have to peel the baby potatoes? Mine are really tiny red potatoes?

    Reply
    • She Likes Food says

      April 27, 2018 at 12:38 am

      Unpeeled will work just fine!

      Reply
  24. M Bishop says

    May 23, 2018 at 6:09 pm

    What kind of lentils did you use? Thank you!

    Reply
    • She Likes Food says

      May 24, 2018 at 11:53 pm

      I actually used pre-cooked brown lentils but you could really use any kind of lentils you like!

      Reply

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