lemony italian salad

Name: Lemony Italian Salad
Prep time: 35 min
Yield: 8-10
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2/3 cup(s) dried brown lentils; 1 1/3 cup(s) water; 5 - plum tomatoes, chopped (about 1-3/4 cups); 3/4 cup(s) finely shredded parmesan cheese (3 ounces); 3/4 cup(s) finely shredded asiago cheese (3 ounces); 2 cup(s) baby fresh spinach leaves or 2 cups torn fresh spinach; 1/2 pound(s) thinly sliced prosciutto (about 12 slices) or 1/2 lb ham (about 12 slices)

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Annacia *

Moose Jaw, SK

Updated on Aug 10, 2014

For an eye-catching presentation, arrange the tomatoes, cheese, spinach, lentils, and prosciutto in rows on a large square or rectangular serving platter. Serve it with hearty Italian bread.

Rate

prep time 35 Min

cook time

method No-Cook or Other

yield 8 -10

Ingredients

2/3 cup dried brown lentils
1 1/3 cups water
5 plum tomatoes, chopped (about 1-3/4 cups)
3/4 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese (3 ounces)
3/4 cup finely shredded asiago cheese (3 ounces)
2 cups baby fresh spinach leaves or 2 cups torn fresh spinach
1/2 pound thinly sliced prosciutto (about 12 slices) or 1/2 lb ham (about 12 slices)

How To Make lemony italian salad

Step 1

Rinse lentils; place in a small saucepan with the water. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes or just until tender. Drain and chill for 1 to 2 hours or until thoroughly chilled.

Step 2

Arrange the tomatoes, cheeses, spinach, cooked lentils, and prosciutto or ham on a large serving platter or in a serving dish.
Step 3

FOR DRESSING:
Step 4

In a screw-top jar combine vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Cover and shake well. Drizzle over salad.
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