How are the fingerling potatoes prepared for this salad?

The fingerling potatoes are washed, cut in half lengthwise, boiled with salt until tender, then drained and tossed with apple cider vinegar to cool.

What gives the dressing its spicy flavor?

The dressing gets its spicy kick from brown mustard, which is mixed with grated garlic, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper.

Can I use a different type of lentil?

While green lentils are specified, you could substitute other firm varieties like brown or black lentils, ensuring you follow their package cooking times.

How should I store leftover Lentil and Fingerling Potato Salad?

Store any leftover salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. This salad is best enjoyed chilled.

Is the red cabbage cooked or raw in this recipe?

The red cabbage is finely sliced and added raw to the mixing bowl, providing a crisp, fresh texture to the salad.

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Lentil and Fingerling Potato Salad With Spicy Mustard
[Vegan]

VG By: Valentina Goltara

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Vegan Lentil and Fingerling Potato Salad with halved potatoes, green lentils, and shredded red cabbage, tossed in a spicy mustard dressing.

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Lentil and Fingerling Potato Salad With Spicy Mustard [Vegan]

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Ingredients You Need for Lentil and Fingerling Potato Salad With Spicy Mustard [Vegan]

12 ounces fingerling potatoes
1/4 cup green lentils
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1/4 red cabbage
1 garlic clove
1 tablespoon brown mustard
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 pinch salt, plus extra for boiling potatoes and lentils
A pinch of black pepper

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How to Prepare Lentil and Fingerling Potato Salad With Spicy Mustard [Vegan]

Bring to boil a little pot of water.
With a vegetable brush, wash the potatoes under running water, cut them in half lengthwise and put them in a bigger pot; cover them with abundant water, add a pinch of salt, and bring to boil.
When the little pot of water starts to boil, add lentils, a pinch of salt and cook following the time indicated on the package, about 20 minutes.
In the meantime finely slice the cabbage and put it in a mixing bowl.
In a little bowl mix grated garlic clove, mustard, oil, salt, and pepper.
Drain lentils, rinse with cold water and set aside. Drain potatoes, put them again in the empty pot, pour the vinegar, stir, and let cool.
Add lentils and potatoes to the shredded cabbage, pour the seasoning, and stir until everything is well dressed.