WARM LENTIL AND SMOKED PORK BELLY SALAD
For this recipe, you really do need to use French lentils. Ordinary brown supermarket lentils can be fine for soup, but for a good lentil salad, you want those beautiful little imported gray-green lentilles du Puy. If you must, reasonable substitutes include: the black so-called Beluga lentils or the tiny Castelluccio lentils from Umbria in Italy. These lentils keep their shape when cooked and have a firm, nutty texture that holds up in a vinaigrette. They cost more, but their superior flavor makes them worth it. Indulge.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories salads and dressings
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Put the pork belly or bacon in a pot with one of the onion halves stuck with a clove, 2 small thyme branches and the carrot. Cover with a quart of water and simmer gently until tender, 30 to 40 minutes. Turn off heat and keep warm in liquid.
- Meanwhile, put the lentils in a pan. Add the other .5 onion stuck with a clove, 2 small thyme branches and the bay leaf. Add 4 cups water and a little salt. Simmer gently over medium heat until firm-tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Drain (discard onion, thyme and bay leaf) and keep warm.
- Meanwhile, boil the potatoes in their skins in well-salted water until done, about 15 minutes. Drain and keep warm.
- Make the vinaigrette: Macerate the shallot in the red wine vinegar for 5 minutes in a small bowl. Add the garlic, Dijon mustard and a pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk in the olive oil to make a thick sauce. Stir in the chopped capers and cornichons. Just before serving, stir in .25 cup scallions and .5 cup parsley.
- To serve, dress the lentils with half the vinaigrette, then transfer to a platter or serving bowl. Slice the pork belly crosswise into .25-inch slices (save the broth for soup) and arrange over the lentils. Cut the potatoes lengthwise and arrange, cut-side up, around the platter. Spoon the remaining vinaigrette over the sliced meat and potatoes. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon each scallions and parsley.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 508, UnsaturatedFat 21 grams, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 489 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Saifuddin Siam
[email protected]I'm not sure about the combination of lentils and smoked pork belly, but I'm willing to give it a try.
monke_
[email protected]This salad is a must-try for any lentil lover.
Veronica Owens
[email protected]I can't wait to try this salad. It looks so delicious!
Towfeeq Toffar
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Boafo Richard
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and interesting salad recipes and this one definitely fits the bill.
Nabeen Lamichhane
[email protected]This salad is a great way to change up your usual lunch or dinner routine.
Wayne Landasy
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
mangofruitpunch
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover lentils. It's also a very healthy and satisfying dish.
Hafiz Hashim
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lentils, but I really enjoyed this salad. The smoked pork belly really made a difference.
Dead Pool
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family.
arfin shaon
[email protected]I love the combination of warm and cold in this salad. It's a really unique and delicious dish.
Jaselynn Daniels
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of protein and fiber.
Aramo Kurdi
[email protected]Perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
Lovelu Shak
[email protected]This salad is a great make-ahead dish. It's even better the next day.
alisa taualofa
[email protected]I added a bit of extra spice to this salad by using a spicy smoked paprika. It gave the dish a nice kick.
Donnah Hannod
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover smoked pork belly. It's also a very affordable dish to make.
osama asraf
[email protected]I love the smokiness of the pork belly in this salad. It really pairs well with the earthiness of the lentils.
Sohaib Faraz
[email protected]This recipe was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was worth it. The lentils were perfectly cooked and the smoked pork belly was crispy and flavorful.
Amman jillani
[email protected]Lentils and smoked pork belly? I never would have thought to combine these two ingredients, but I'm so glad I did! This salad is a delightful mix of flavors and textures.