There’s a time and a place for peanut butter and jelly. But when you’re hungry for a vegetarian sandwich, your options are aplenty! For a handheld that really stands out, try a vegan lentil salad between two slices of bread. Seasoned with curry powder and tossed with chopped cashews, raisins and celery, this mixture is anything but bland and boring. Unlike some other boldly-flavored dishes, this one uses only a handful of ingredients and comes together in just a few minutes. The time and place for a curry lentil salad sandwich is now and everywhere!
Curry Lentil Salad with Cashews and Raisins
Servings 4
Calories 225 kcal
Ingredients
- 1½ cups cooked brown lentils mashed
- 3 Tbsp. cashews toasted & chopped
- 2 Tbsp. raisins soaked to soften
- 2 Tbsp. scallions thinly sliced
- 2 Tbsp. vegan mayo (or tofu sour cream)
- 1 large celery stalk diced
- 1½ tsp. curry powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
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In large bowl, combine all ingredients. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
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Serve as a dip for crackers or as a sandwich with toppings, such as lettuce, red onion and tomato.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
Curry Lentil Salad with Cashews and Raisins
Amount Per Serving
Calories 225
Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Sodium 50mg2%
Potassium 457mg13%
Carbohydrates 26g9%
Fiber 8g32%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 9g18%
Vitamin A 90IU2%
Vitamin C 3.1mg4%
Calcium 32mg3%
Iron 4.1mg23%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.