PUY LENTIL SALAD WITH FETA CHEESE
Adapted to my tastes from an online recipe. A filling and tasty salad. Serves 2 as a main dish or 4 as a starter.
Provided by WizzyTheStick
Categories Lentil
Time 45m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place the lentils and bay leaf in a saucepan with water.
- Bring to a boil, cover, lower the heat and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
- Discard the bay leaf, drain the lentils, and leave them to cool.
- While the lentils are cooking, chop the beans, carrot and celery.
- Put them in a steamer for about 10 minutes or blanch them in boiling water for about 1 minute- they should be crisp, crunchy and bright in colour.
- Toss all of the cooked ingredients, along with the cilantro, onion, ham and feta, in a medium-sized bowl.
- Whisk together the oil and rice vinegar and dress the salad.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
FRENCH PUY LENTIL SALAD
Have you tried Puy lentils yet? These are small, green lentils from France and have a slight peppery flavor and a firm, yet tender, texture. They hold their shape well and are ideal for a salad, but they do take longer to cook than most other lentils. They do not, however, need pre-soaking. In this salad the mint and lemon juice add a lively, fresh taste, while the balsamic vinegar adds a mellow sweetness.
Provided by Daydream
Categories Lentil
Time 45m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Peel the half-onion and stud with the cloves.
- Combine onion, lentils, lemon zest, garlic, bay leaf, 1 teaspoon cumin and water in a medium-sized pan.
- Bring to the boil, then reduce heat to medium and cook for 25-30 minutes, or until the water has been absorbed, taking care not to burn- you can add a little more water if needed, but try not to cook much more than 30 minutes as they should be'al dente'.
- Reserve the garlic and chop finely, but discard the onion, lemon zest and bay leaf.
- In a suitable container, whisk together the vinegar, oil, lemon juice, remaining cumin and reserved garlic, to make the dressing.
- Stir the dressing through the lentils with the mint and chopped green onions, then season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Allow to stand for 30 minutes so that the flavors absorb.
- Serve at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.3, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 14.4, Carbohydrate 19.8, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 3.5, Protein 7.4
SALMON & PUY LENTIL SALAD WITH OLIVE DRESSING
Use up leftover poached salmon in this stylish main-meal salad with punchy dressing
Provided by Sara Buenfeld
Categories Buffet, Lunch, Main course, Starter
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- Chop half the olives (set the rest aside), then mix with the remaining dressing ingredients in a bowl.
- Boil the green beans for 5 mins, then refresh under cold water. Put the eggs in cold water, bring to the boil, then cook for 5 mins. Cool, shell and halve or quarter.
- Heat the lentils in the microwave for 2 mins per pack. Tip into a bowl and toss with the tomatoes, most of the dressing, the whole olives and green beans. Arrange eggs and salmon on top, scatter with the rocket and finish with remaining dressing. Serve with crusty bread.
- Chop half the olives (set the rest aside), then mix with the remaining dressing ingredients in a bowl.
- Boil the green beans for 5 mins, then refresh under cold water. Put the eggs in cold water, bring to the boil, then cook for 5 mins. Cool, shell and halve or quarter.
- Heat the lentils in the microwave for 2 mins per pack. Tip into a bowl and toss with the tomatoes, most of the dressing, the whole olives and green beans. Arrange eggs and salmon on top, scatter with the rocket and finish with remaining dressing. Serve with crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 530 calories, Fat 30 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 35 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 12 grams fiber, Protein 33 grams protein, Sodium 2.6 milligram of sodium
PUY LENTIL SALAD
I love Puy lentils - they're nutty tasting with a lovely texture. If you can't get Puy lentils, brown or green work equally well. This salad is a great, healthy accompaniment to a meal, or as a dish in it's own right. The recipe is from Stephanie Alexander's original edition of the cook's companion. I've adapted it slightly.
Provided by amanda l b
Categories Lentil
Time 2h30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Wash the lentils thoroughly and then soak in plenty of water for 2 hours. Drain and reserve 3/4 cup of the liquid.
- Heat the olive oil in a saucepan and saute the onion until golden.
- Add the garlic and cook for a furtehr minute.
- Add the lentils, salt and reserved water and cook over a low heat for 20-25 minutes - stirring frequently - until the liquid has evaporated. The lentils should still be firm.
- Tip the lentils into a serving bowl. Toss through the capsicum, red onion, parsely, extra virgin olive oil and vinegar. Grind on pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.6, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 588.7, Carbohydrate 14, Fiber 5, Sugar 2.4, Protein 5.2
MOROCCAN PUY LENTIL SALAD
Steps:
- 1. For the dressing, blend the mustard, spices and honey in a food processor, until very smooth. 2. Gradually add the vinegar, then, with the motor running, add the oil and rosewater slowly to emulsify. 3. Add mint and parsley, season well. Set aside. 4. Stir the courgettes and the oil together in a mixing bowl until the courgettes are coated. 5. Preheat a griddle pan over a medium-high heat. Add the courgettes and fry for 2-3 minutes on each side until slightly softened. Set aside on kitchen paper to cool. 6. For the salad, add the griddled courgettes and the remaining salad ingredients into a bowl. 7. To serve, add dressing to taste.
CORIANDER ROAST CHICKEN THIGHS WITH PUY LENTIL SALAD
Rustle up this coriander chicken with puy lentil salad after a workout - a clever balance of protein and nutrient-dense carbs makes it an ideal post-exercise meal
Provided by Sara Buenfeld
Categories Dinner, Lunch
Time 1h5m
Yield Serves 4 (2 people over 2 days)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/ gas 7. Boil the lentils for 35-40 mins over a medium heat until tender.
- Meanwhile, put the ginger, fresh coriander, garam masala, the ground coriander, ground cumin and the 2 whole garlic cloves in a large bowl with half the lemon juice and 3 tbsp of the yogurt. Blitz using a hand blender until smooth. Use 4 tbsp of the mixture to coat the chicken thighs in a large bowl. Arrange the chicken on a baking tray in a single layer.
- Add the remaining yogurt to the remaining spice and herb mixture, along with the turmeric, 1 tsp oil, the grated garlic, 1 tbsp water and remaining lemon juice to taste. Set aside.
- Tip the onions, peppers and cauliflower into the bowl used for the chicken, and toss with 1 tbsp oil to coat in some of the spice mix. Spread the veg out on a baking tray, then put in the oven with the chicken for 30-35 mins until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken and wrap in foil to keep it warm. Scatter the cumin seeds over the veg and return to the oven for 5 mins until golden.
- To serve, drain the lentils and put in a serving bowl with the roasted veg and the remaining turmeric yogurt. Gently toss together. Serve with the chicken (taking the meat off the bones), and scatter with the extra coriander. If you're following the Healthy Diet Plan, eat half and pack up the rest to eat cold another day. Will keep chilled for up to three days or frozen for up to a month.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 419 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 36 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 14 grams sugar, Fiber 12 grams fiber, Protein 33 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium
PUY LENTIL SALAD WITH SOY BEANS, SUGAR SNAP PEAS & BROCCOLI
A hearty Asian-style veggie main-course salad, bursting with flavour
Provided by Jennifer Joyce
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Boil lentils in stock until just cooked, about 15 mins. Drain, then tip into a large bowl. Bring a saucepan of salted water to the boil, throw in the broccoli for 1 min, add the beans and peas for 1 min more. Drain, then cool under cold water. Pat dry, then add to the bowl with the lentils.
- Mix together the dressing ingredients with some seasoning. Pour over the lentils and veg, then mix in well with the chopped chilli. Pile onto a serving platter or divide between 4 plates and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 calories, Fat 7 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 42 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 22 grams protein, Sodium 1.41 milligram of sodium
EGG & PUY LENTIL SALAD WITH TAMARI & WATERCRESS
We've put together the ultimate healthy recipe to ease the symptoms of menopause, packed with calcium, folate and iron
Provided by Sara Buenfeld
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Supper
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- If you want to activate the lentils (see tip below), do this the night, or up to 8 hrs, before eating. Pour water over them and leave to soak at room temperature. Drain and rinse.
- When ready to eat, heat oven to 220C/ 200C fan/gas 7. Toss the cauliflower with a drizzle of the oil, then roast for 20 mins on a parchment-lined baking tray until tender and tinged with gold round the edges.
- Meanwhile, put the drained lentils in a pan with the carrot and celery. Pour in water to cover, put on a lid and boil for 20 mins until the lentils are tender. Check before they are ready in case they are boiling dry and, if necessary, top up with a little more water.
- While they are cooking, finely grate the garlic and set aside in a large bowl. Boil the eggs for 6 mins, this will give you eggs with a soft yolk. When they are ready, plunge into cold water, then shell.
- Mix the tamari and oil into the garlic to make a dressing. Check the lentils and drain, if necessary, then toss in the bowl with the dressing, tomatoes, spring onions and watercress. Pile onto plates and top with the eggs, adding any remaining dressing from the bowl over the top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 411 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 30 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 12 grams fiber, Protein 26 grams protein, Sodium 1.6 milligram of sodium
PUY LENTIL SALAD WITH SOY BEANS, SUGAR SNAP PEAS AND BROCOLLI
Steps:
- Boil lentils in stock until just cooked, about 15 mins. Drain, then tip into a large bowl. Bring a saucepan of salted water to the boil, throw in the broccoli for 1 min, add the beans and peas for 1 min more. Drain, then cool under cold water. Pat dry, then add to the bowl with the lentils. Mix together the dressing ingredients with some seasoning. Pour over the lentils and veg, then mix in well with the chopped chilli. Pile onto a serving platter or divide between 4 plates and serve.
CHICKEN AND PUY LENTIL SALAD WITH CORIANDER
Steps:
- With a sharp knife, make a few long shallow incisions on both sides of the chicken breasts. Put in a bowl. Add the ground coriander, garlic, a pinch of black pepper, lemon juice and the olive oil. Mix into the chicken, making sure all the meat is evenly coated in the marinade. Allow to sit for about half an hour or an hour if you have the time, and preheat the oven to 250C, gas 9. When the oven is good and hot, spread the chicken out on a baking tray and cook it for anything from 15-30 minutes, depending on the size of the chicken breasts. Put the lentils in a saucepan and cover with water, boil for about 20 minutes, until cooked through. When they are cooked, drain the lentils then dress them with the olive oil, lemon juice, chopped coriander, and season with salt and pepper. When the chicken is cooked, take it out of the oven and allow it to rest for a couple of minutes. To assemble the salad, slice the chicken thinly and toss with the lentils (they can be still warm) and the mixed salad leaves. Put on plates or in a large bowl and sprinkle with the crumbled feta and a small drizzle of balsamic vinegar.
WARM ROASTED SQUASH AND PUY LENTIL SALAD
This fresh and vibrant salad makes use of tinned lentils, a storecupboard staple. The result is filling, low-fat and contains all of your five-a-day
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Lunch, Side dish
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 4. Toss the butternut squash with 1 tbsp olive oil, garlic clove, thyme leaves and seasoning. Roast for 25-30 mins or until tender.
- Mix together the balsamic vinegar, ½ tbsp olive oil, the wholegrain mustard and 1-2 tbsp water. Drain the puy lentils in water and toss with the dressing, red onion, spinach and cherry tomatoes.
- Divide the lentils between four plates. Top with the squash, then crumble over Cheshire cheese and pumpkin seeds.
- Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 4. Toss the butternut squash with 1 tbsp olive oil, garlic clove, thyme leaves and seasoning. Roast for 25-30 mins or until tender.
- Mix together the balsamic vinegar, ½ tbsp olive oil, the wholegrain mustard and 1-2 tbsp water. Drain the puy lentils in water and toss with the dressing, red onion, spinach and cherry tomatoes.
- Divide the lentils between four plates. Top with the squash, then crumble over Cheshire cheese and pumpkin seeds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Fat 10 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 41 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 15 grams sugar, Fiber 13 grams fiber, Protein 15 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium
PUY LENTIL, SPICED ROAST CARROT & FETA SALAD
High in fibre, a good source of iron, vitamin C and it counts as 3 of your 5-a-day - what's not to love about this superhealthy salad?
Provided by Good Food team
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. In a shallow roasting tin, toss together half the oil, the cumin, carrots and some seasoning. Roast for 25 mins, turning halfway through cooking. Drizzle over the honey, stir and roast for 5 mins more.
- Meanwhile, gently heat the lentils with the onion, lemon juice, remaining oil and some salt and pepper. Allow to cool slightly while the carrots finish cooking.
- Toss the dressed lentils with mint and lamb's lettuce. Lay warm spiced carrots on top and scatter with feta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 31 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 15 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 13 grams protein, Sodium 1.3 milligram of sodium
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