crunchy

LENTIL SALAD

ready in just  35 minutes!

kale

Swiss chard

garlic

scallions

lemon

what you'll need:

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olive oil

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almonds

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cumin seeds

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crushed red pepper flakes

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lentils

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Feta cheese

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Castelvetrano olives

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English cucumber

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parsley

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season kale and Swiss chard with salt. 

step 1

massage until slightly softened.

pick through the lentils and discard any rocks  or debris. 

step 2

cook lentils until al dente.

combine olive oil, lemon peels, and scallion whites  in a skillet. 

step 3

cook until garlic starts to brown and lemon peels begin to curl.

add almonds and cook, stirring frequently, until toasted. 

step 4

remove  skillet from heat, add cumin seeds and cook until toasted. 

step 5

toasty and flavorful! strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve.

step 6

the oil will be used for the vinaigrette and the crunchy nut mixture will be tossed with the salad.

add scallion greens, feta, olives, cucumber, and parsley. 

step 7

toss with the vinaigrette then finish with the nut mixture.

savory, crunchy, healthy!

crunchy

LENTIL SALAD

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