Spinach-lentil salad | IGA Recipes

Spinach-lentil salad

Spinach-lentil salad

Preparation time 15 minutes

Total time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

To taste, freshly ground black pepper
1 lime, juiced
45 mL (3 tbsp.) olive oil
125 mL (1/2 cup) chopped fresh basil
125 mL (1/2 cup) frozen green peas, thawed
1 red onion, diced
1 can (540 mL) lentils, rinsed and drained
1 package (100 g) watercress
1 package (142 g) baby spinach
To taste, parmesan petals
Cereal bread

Directions

In a bowl, mix spinach, watercress, lentils, onion and green peas.
Stir in basil, olive oil and lime juice.
Divide into four serving plates. Season to taste with salt and pepper and garnish with cheese petals.
Serve with a slice of multigrain bread.

Variation: Vary the herbs! Try mint, coriander, sorrel or others. Vary the cheese! Try varieties such as sharp cheddar, feta or Monterey Jack.