BABY SPINACH AND LENTIL SALAD
------Lentils are very versatile and packed with protein and fiber. This is delicious served over baby spinach or mixed greens. Developed for RSC #9.------
Provided by PaulaG
Categories Spinach
Time 45m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Sort and wash lentils, place in a pan with bay leaf, cinnamon stick and stock.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until tender; drain, discarding the bay leaf and cinnamon stick.
- While the lentils are cooking, place the minced garlic and onion in a small skillet adding 1 to 2 tablespoons of the lentil cooking liquid; cook the onions and garlic until soft and lightly browned.
- Place the lentils in a large bowl adding the olives through parsley; stir in cooked onion and garlic.
- Combine the fennel seeds, oregano and red pepper flakes, crushing to release the flavors; add to the lentil mixture.
- Drizzle with the lemon juice and olive oil.
- Add feta cheese and mix to combine, season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill for several hours before serving.
- Divide the salad greens among chilled plates and top with lentil salad mixiture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.4, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 11.1, Sodium 226.5, Carbohydrate 25.6, Fiber 11.9, Sugar 3, Protein 12
LENTIL SALAD WITH CUCUMBERS, TOMATOES AND BABY SPINACH
Tasty and filling salad. You can adapt it in many ways - using zucchini instead of cucumbers, arugula instead of spinach etc. I like to add a combination of yellow and red (grape or cherry) tomatoes
Provided by mmjj_d
Categories Spinach
Time 50m
Yield 4 1/2 cup servings, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Rinse the lentils under running water and add them to a large pot of rapidly boiling salted water. Return to a simmer and cook until they are tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Drain the lentils, rinse under running water to stop the cooking and let them cool.
- Stir the lentils, chives and garlic together in a large bowl with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season with with 1/2 teaspoon salt and one-eighth teaspoon pepper.
- Stir in the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, onion and lemon juice. Gently fold in baby spinach. Add just enough olive oil to moisten the baby spinach (you may not need to add any). Stir in the pine nuts and season with more salt and pepper to taste. Serve at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.1, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 881.5, Carbohydrate 18, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 4.8, Protein 6.5
HERBED LENTILS WITH SPINACH AND TOMATOES
Provided by Ellie Krieger
Categories side-dish
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings, serving size 3/4 cup
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place the lentils in a pot with the water and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes, until the lentils are tender but still retain their shape. Drain any excess water from the lentils and set them aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over a medium-high heat. Add the shallots and cook until they are softened, about 3 minutes. Add the spinach and cook until just wilted, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, lentils, basil, parsley, and mint to the pan and stir to combine. Cook until warmed through, about 1 minute. Stir in the lemon juice, salt and pepper and serve.
- Excellent source of: Protein, Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Iron,
- Good source of: Potassium
LENTIL & TOMATO SALAD
Lentils are a substantial and healthy base to this fresh salad with onion, mango chutney, coriander, greens and tomatoes
Provided by Jane Hornby
Categories Dinner, Side dish
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Boil the lentils following pack instructions, drain, rinse well, then drain thoroughly.
- Meanwhile, mix the citrus juices, vinegar and a pinch of salt in a salad bowl, then toss in the onion rings - after a few mins they will soften and turn pink. Whisk together the oil, cumin, garlic and chutney, then toss into the onions with the cooled lentils, coriander, tomatoes, spinach and plenty of seasoning.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 calories, Fat 5 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 25 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 11 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium
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