Green Lentil and Spinach Salad |
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Prep Time: 120 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 135 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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A deliciously spicy and exotic Moroccan salad. Ingredients:
1 cup green lentil |
1/2 lb spinach |
5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
1 onion, chopped |
1 lemon |
2 garlic cloves, crushed |
1 teaspoon ginger |
1 teaspoon cumin |
1 teaspoon ground coriander |
salt |
pepper |
Directions:
1. soak lentils for 1 hour and drain. Place in a pan and cover with water and bring to a boil. cover and simmer 1 hour or until tender. Drain well.
2. Meanwhile, wash the spinach and cut into 1 inch strips. Cook in a covered saucepan over moderate heat for 5 minutes, or until just tender. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large frying pan and cook onion until softened.
3. Stir in spinach and simmer 2 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish and add drained lentils. Make dressing with remaining olive oil, juice of 1 lemon, garlic, ginger and spices. Season with salt and pepper. Pour over lentils and spinach and toss well. Serve warm.
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