nettie's lentil spinach salad with potatoes

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Lentil Spinach Salad

 

Recipe By :New Vegetarian Basics by Nettie Cronish

Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Salads and Dressings

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 cup green lentils -- rinsed

5 cloves garlic -- divided use

1/2 teaspoon salt

8 ounces mixed sweet and white potatoes -- peeled

1/3 cup olive oil -- divided use

4 cups chopped spinach leaves

or swiss chard leaves

1/3 cup red wine vinegar

1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion

1 carrot -- grated

1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

 

1. In saucepan pour enough boiling water over lentils to cover by 3 inches; soak

for 20 minutes. Drain and return to pot.

 

2. Cut 2 of the garlic cloves in half; add to pot along with salt. Add enough

water to cover and bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer for 12 minutes or until

tender. Drain, discarding garlic. Place in large bowl.

 

3. Meanwhile, boil or steam potatoes until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and

let cool. Cut into 1/2-inch cubes. Add to lentils.

 

4. Mince remaining garlic. In large skillet, heat 2 tbs of the oil over high

heat; cook garlic until fragrant. Stir in spinach and toss until just wilted.

Add 2 tbs of the vinegar; toss again. Add to lentil mixture along with onion,

carrot and basil.

 

5. Whisk together remaining oil and vinegar; add thyme, marjoram, cayenne, salt

and pepper; pour over salad and toss. Refrigerate until chilled.

 

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 264 Calories; 12g Fat (41.0% calories

from fat); 11g Protein; 30g Carbohydrate; 12g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol;

293mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 2 1/2

Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

 

NOTES : This combination of spinach, potatoes and lentils in a mild vinaigrette

requires only fresh rye bread to complete the meal.

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 903920 0 0 4608 0 5085 2130706543 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

 

 

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