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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Mike Lemus
[email protected]This salad is a bit bland. I think it could use some more seasoning.
Namukolo Sikwibele
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
De'Angelo Taylor jr
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of beets, but this salad is delicious!
Lorna Smellie
[email protected]This salad is perfect for a summer picnic.
Haseeb ahsan
[email protected]I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.
LIVING STONE
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover lentils. It's also very healthy and filling.
Jon Verge
[email protected]This salad is delicious! The lentils are cooked perfectly and the beets are roasted to perfection. The dressing is also very good. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Sana Ansari
[email protected]This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it if the beets were roasted instead of boiled. The lentils were also a bit mushy. Overall, I wasn't impressed with this recipe.
eskender yoseph
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also very filling and satisfying. I love the combination of lentils, beets, and feta cheese. The dressing is also very good. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Mncedisi Phillip
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of beets, but I really enjoyed this salad. The beets were cooked perfectly and they didn't have that strong earthy flavor that I usually find off-putting. The lentils and feta cheese were also a nice addition. I would definitely mak
killer ping
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the crunch of the beets and the creamy texture of the lentils. The dressing is also really good. I will definitely be making this salad again and again.
subhan baloch
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of lentils, beets, and feta cheese. The dressing was also a perfect complement to the salad. I will definitely be making this salad again.
Maddax Soles
[email protected]This lentil salad with beets is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. The lentils are cooked perfectly and the beets add a nice sweetness to the salad. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the salad is topped