Lentil Salad Wcurried Mango Yogurt Dressing Food

MEDITERRANEAN POWER LENTIL SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the lentils. In a saucepan, combine lentils with 3 cups of water and pinch of kosher salt. Bring to a boil. Cover, and lower heat to medium-low. Let simmer until the lentils are fully tender (anywhere from 25 to 45 minutes depending on the kind of lentils used). Be sure to check and add water if lentils seem too dry during the cooking process (they should absorb a lot of the water. Drain and set aside to cool.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked lentils with chopped onions, cucumbers, baby spinach, parsley, and pomegranate seeds (arils.) Give everything a gentle toss.
• Make the dressing. In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the lime dressing ingredients. Pour the dressing over the lentil salad and toss to combine. Add a sprinkle of feta cheese to finish.
• Allow a few minutes for the flavors to meld before serving.

LOBSTER SALAD WITH CURRIED MANGO DRESSING

Steps:

• Place first 5 ingredients in blender (through curry powder); blend until smooth --
• Stir in chives and shallots.
• Season to taste with salt and white pepper.
• *Can be prepared 1 day ahead; cover and refrigerate.
• Bring heavy large saucepan of water to boil.
• Add beans and cook until tender, about 4 minutes.
• Using slotted spoon, transfer to bowl of cold water;. drain.
• Repeat process with asparagus.
• Cut asparagus, beans, bell pepper, greens and cilantro in large bowl.
• Drizzle some dressing over and toss lightly.
• Season with salt and white pepper to taste.
• Arrange salad on plates.
• Fan lobster decoratively.
• Garnish with tomatoes and drizzle remaining dressing over.

CURRIED LENTIL STEW WITH GINGER YOGURT

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion; sauté until golden, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and curry powder; stir 1 minute. Add 4 cups broth and lentils; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until lentils are tender and almost all liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally, about 40 minutes. Stir in tomatoes; thin with more broth if mixture is too thick. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Combine yogurt and ginger in small bowl. Serve lentil stew, passing ginger yogurt separately.

CURRIED YOGURT DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk together all ingredients until combined.
• Serve chilled.
• Serve on salads, vegetables, fruit, etc.

CURRIED MANGO CHUTNEY DIP

Steps:

• Gently fry the onion and garlic in the oil for about 5 minutes until soft.
• Add the curry powder and cook for another minute then allow the mixture to cool.
• Spoon into a food processor with the yoghurt, chutney and seasoning.
• Blend until smooth.
• Stir in the parsley and refrigerate before serving with crudites and bread.

LENTIL SALAD WITH TAHINI DRESSING

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large non-stick wok. Add the sweet potato and fry for 5 mins, stirring frequently until it starts to soften. If it starts to brown too quickly, put a lid on the pan. Add the carrot, courgette, onion, cumin and ginger, then cook over a high heat, stirring frequently, until the veg is tender and a little charred. Stir in the seeds towards the end so they cook for a couple of mins. Remove from the heat and add the lentils, bouillon powder, lemon zest, mint and parsley.
• Meanwhile, stir the tahini with the garlic, yogurt and 1 tbsp water to make a dressing. Spoon the lentil salad into bowls and top with the dressing and paprika, if using. If you're following our Healthy Diet Plan, save two portions stored in containers and chill until ready to eat.