LENTIL SALAD WITH BEETS
This hearty salad is on the menu at Elio's in Manhattan -- one of Martha's favorite Italian restaurants.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, combine onion, quartered carrot, celery, bay leaf, and 5 cups water; cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, add lentils, and simmer, uncovered, until lentils are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain, and discard the seasonings.
- Meanwhile, place beets in a medium saucepan. Add enough water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cooking until fork-tender. Remove saucepan from heat. Remove beets from water, and set aside until cool enough to handle, reserving cooking liquid. Peel, and return beets to cooking liquid until ready to serve.
- Make the vinaigrette: In a medium bowl, whisk together mustard, honey, sugar, and balsamic vinegar. Still whisking, slowly add 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; set aside.
- In a medium nonstick skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add the finely chopped carrot and bacon. Cook until the color of the bacon has changed, about 1 minute. Add the cooked lentils, and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the lentils are heated through. Drizzle with red-wine vinegar, and stir to combine. Transfer lentils to a medium bowl.
- Place greens in a medium bowl. Drizzle with vinaigrette, tossing to combine. Divide greens among four plates. Top with warm lentils. Place a slice of goat cheese on the lentils. Slice beets and arrange around the perimeter of the plates; serve immediately.
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Manzoor Mengal
[email protected]This salad is a great way to change up your lunch routine.
Minouche Honore
[email protected]This salad is so refreshing and flavorful.
Charles Kofi Nsowah
[email protected]This salad is perfect for a summer picnic.
Wanda Shingler
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Ahsan Ranjha
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this salad.
Apon Biswas
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover lentils.
Cyndi Morris
[email protected]I can't wait to try this salad with different types of cheese.
Deo Makoma
[email protected]This salad is a great make-ahead meal.
Sadia Mohamed
[email protected]I love that this salad is healthy and delicious.
Stanley Arinze
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
Md Fuhad Islam
[email protected]I can't wait to try this salad with different types of lentils.
Esmeralda Es
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make, even for a beginner cook.
zulqar Hussnain
[email protected]The walnuts add a nice touch of crunch.
Almaz Techere
[email protected]This salad is a perfect balance of sweet and savory.
marialuz Almaraz
[email protected]I love the bright colors of this salad. It's so inviting and refreshing.
Yb Champ
[email protected]This is a great recipe for meal prep. I made a big batch on Sunday and I've been eating it for lunch all week. It's still just as delicious as the day I made it.
Kasuku Daudi
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the beautiful presentation.
Juanito Talaveta
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that it's a healthy and satisfying meal that I can feel good about eating.
Shishir Sarker
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of beets, but this salad changed my mind! The lentils and feta cheese balance out the earthy flavor of the beets perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.
Ebony Wilson
[email protected]This lentil salad with beets is a delightful dish! The combination of lentils, beets, and feta cheese is fantastic. I especially loved the addition of walnuts, which added a nice crunch to the salad.