French Lentil Salad from Food52 {Vegan, Gluten-Free} - The Blender Girl

French Lentil Salad from Food52 {Vegan, Gluten-Free} - The Blender Girl

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This French lentil salad with arugula and herbed cashew cheese is an elegant meal for lunch or dinner that is loaded with protein and fabulous flavor. 

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups (195g) raw unsalted cashews, soaked and drained
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 1 teaspoon Celtic sea salt
  • 2 teaspoons herbes de Provence
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) filtered water
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 small shallot, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon champagne vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 1/2 cups (375g) cooked Le Puy green lentils, drained well
  • 2 cups (60g) firmly packed baby arugula leaves
  • 1 cup (115g) thinly sliced radishes
  • 1 cup (50g) chopped endive
  • 1 cup (105g) sliced cucumber
  • 1/4 cup (12g) chopped fresh dill
  • 1/3 cup (35g) toasted walnuts, chopped
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup (60g) Herbed Cashew Cheese (above)

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