Recipe #4714
Mediterranean Lentil Salad
| Preparation: | 15 min |
| Marinating/Waiting: | 0 min |
| Cooking: | 2 min |
| Total: | 17 min |
6
servings
servings
| Category: | Meats and substitutes |
| Subcategory: | Meat Substitutes |
| Source: | Metro |
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Recipe ingredients
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) cashews*
- 1/3 cup (80 mL) Irresistibles balsamic vinegar*
- 1 Tbsp. (15 mL) Irresistibles dried thyme*
- 3 Tbsp.( 45 mL) Irresistibles extra virgin olive oil*
- 1 tsp. (5 mL) garlic flower
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 red pepper, cubed
- 3 green onions, shredded
- 2 cups (500 mL) lentils*, drained
- 4 fresh figs, cut into quarters or apples
- To taste salt and Irresistibles freshly ground pepper*
Preparation
In a non-stick pan over high heat, lightly toast the nuts. Set aside.
In the same pan, pour in the balsamic vinegar and add the thyme. Reduce by half to medium heat.
In a salad bowl, pour in the reduced vinegar and add the olive oil and garlic flower.
Use a fork to make an emulsion.
Add the celery, pepper, green onion and lentils.
Mix gently and add over the fig quarters and toasted nuts. Season.
Garnish with celery leaves, if desired.
Suggestion
Origin: Mediterranean
* We recommend Selection and Irresistibles products.
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