The sunny days are still a little long overdue, but they are coming back. Slowly but surely ! The time for fresh and light recipes will soon be back and to gradually get you into the swing of things, there’s nothing like a lentil salad with sweet potato and feta. It is the ideal dish for the start of spring, because it is both light and delicious. Salads often have a bad reputation because they are considered bland and tasteless. This is proof that you can absolutely enjoy enjoying a plate of raw vegetables and vegetables.
The roasted sweet potato adds a sweet and salty touch that perfectly counteracts the slightly smoky flavors of the green lentils. The feta accentuates the deliciousness, but the key to the success of this salad is above all its perfectly balanced vinaigrette. If you still have trouble finding the right dosages, carefully follow the instructions of the author of this recipe, the culinary creator known on social networks under the nickname, Lacuisinedegarance. In short, this salad really has it all, try it as soon as possible!
A really easy lentil salad recipe that will be a hit at dinner
Lentil salad is not the most appetizing dish there is. Even if in the mouth it is a treat, visually it is still very sad. And since we eat with our eyes first, it’s not a recipe that particularly appeals to children, especially children. They are the hardest to convince! From their meager culinary experience, they know perfectly well what they like and what they hate, often lentil salad is one of them. For most parents, making their little ones swallow lentils is a waste of time. However, if you add chunks of sweet potato, red onion and a little crumbled feta as a finishing touch, we’re willing to bet they’ll look at their plate with new eyes. Besides, the preparation is so simplethat it would be a shame to deprive yourself of it an evening when you really don’t have time of cook.
The list of ingredients for 4 people:
- 1 sweet potato
- salt, pepper, smoked paprika
- 200 g raw green lentils
- 1/2 red onion
- a few sprigs of flat-leaf parsley
- 1/2 block of feta
For the vinaigrette:
- 1 teaspoon strong mustard
- 1 teaspoon of whole-grain mustard
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar
- salt pepper
The steps of the recipe:
- Start by preheating the oven to 180°C.
- Peel the sweet potato and cut it into small pieces. Cook’s tip: first cut it into strips then into small cubes.
- Arrange them on a baking tray. Drizzle them with a generous drizzle of olive oil and season them with a little salt, pepper and smoked paprika. Mix.
- Bake them for 20 minutes at 180°C.
- Meanwhile, cook the lentils.
- After 20 minutes, take out the sweet potato pieces and let cool. Same thing for the lentils, drain them then transfer them to a large salad bowl and leave at room temperature.
- At the same time, chop the onion very finely. Chop the parsley and add everything to the salad bowl with the lentils when they have cooled. Also add the pieces of sweet potato that have become warm.
- Proceed to prepare the vinaigrette. Mix 1 teaspoon of strong mustard, 1 teaspoon of whole-grain mustard. Pour in the olive oil little by little while stirring constantly. Add the balsamic vinegar and cider vinegar. Season with a little salt and pepper. Mix vigorously and pour it over your entire salad.
- Crumble the feta and sprinkle it over the salad.
It’s ready !
How to cook green lentils properly? Tips for perfect cooking
Green lentils are not cooked the same way as their coral cousins. More rigid, they need to stay longer in their boiling water bath. To successfully cook, you must start with a cold start. This will allow them to cook longer without adding to the preparation time of your recipe. Then count 20 minutes of cooking from boiling. Small detail that isn’t really one, do not salt the water beforehand like you would pasta. Add it at the end. On the other hand, add a bouquet garni, this will add flavor to your lentils.
@lacuisinedegarance LENTIL SALAD, ROASTED SWEET POTATOES, FETA 🍠🍠 How wonderful this salad is, the crunchiness of the lentils and the tender, sweet sweetness of the sweet potato ❤️ The ingredients (4 people): – 1 sweet potato – salt, pepper, smoked paprika – 200g of raw green lentils – 1/2 red onion – flat-leaf parsley – 1/2 block of feta Sauce: – 1 tsp strong mustard – 1 tsp whole-grain mustard – 2 tbsp olive oil – 1 tbsp vinegar balsamic – 1 tsp cider vinegar – salt, pepper #food #recipe #salad #salad