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Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Exotic Green Lentil with Roasted Vegetable Salad

I came home to a very pleasant surprise from Foodbuzz and Crisco. Three bottles of olive oil were delivered to my doorstep. As a part of the Foodbuzz Tastemaker program, I received Crisco Pure Olive Oil, Crisco Light Olive Oil, and Crisco 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

Green Lentil Salad, Roasted Vegetables, Fresh Mozzarella

I used Crisco EVOO to make a warm green lentil salad with roasted vegetables and fresh mozzarella.

Green Lentil Salad
From LA Times Test Kitchen
Serves 4
Ingredients
  • 1 cup of French green lentils, rinsed
  • 1 dried bay leaf
  • 2 cloves of garlic, crushed
  • kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup of chopped roasted carrots*
  • 2 chopped roasted shallots*
  • 3 tbsp of extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1.5 tbsp of fresh orange juice
  • 1 tbsp of lemon juice
  • 1.5 tbsp of balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 tbsp of dijon mustard
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup of chopped fresh Italian parsley
  • 1/8 cup of packed sundried tomatoes, chopped
  • 3oz fresh mozzarella, chopped
Recipe
  1. Place lentils, bay leaf, garlic, 4 cups of water, and 1/2 tsp of salt in a medium pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, until lentils are tender, about 20-25 minutes. Drain lentils well and discard water, bay leaf, and garlic. Transfer hot lentils to a large bowl. Add roasted chopped carrots and shallots.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, orange juice, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, mustard, 1/8 tsp of salt and a pinch of pepper. Transfer dressing to the bowl of lentils and toss gently.
  3. Add parsley, tomatoes, and mozzarella and toss again, gently, just to combine. Serve warm.
*Roast peeled carrots (cut into chunks) and peeled shallots in preheated 375F oven for 30 minutes until golden brown. Chop roasted vegetables.

Crisco Olive Oil
~ Crisco EVOO - bold and fruity flavor, presents a rich olive flavor in dishes. Ideal for salad dressings, marinades, and dips.
~ Crisco Pure Olive Oil - mild and smooth flavor, adds a hint of fruity olive flavor to meals. Ideal for sauteing meats and vegetables.
~ Crisco Light Olive Oil - extra mild in flavor, perfect for everyday cooking. Ideal for baking and all-purpose cooking oil.

Crisco Olive Oil (100% extra-virgin, pure, and light)
Thanks to Foodbuzz and Crisco!

13 comments:

  1. Th dish looks really good and beautiful!!!
    Crisco range of olive oil, this is new to me. Looks Interesting.

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  2. Beautiful salad. Love all the ingredients. Especially the citrus punch and the fresh mozzarella.

    Bravo!

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  3. That would nice right now as it's getting so damn warm out here. The dish looks lovely.

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  4. green lentil salad looks delicious! i love the idea of adding orange juice to it :D beautiful picture!

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  5. Wonderful lentil salad, love the light addition of citrus...lovely!

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  6. What a great way to incorporate your olive oils! This salad sounds simple and refreshing =)

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  7. I cannot think of a better use for your olive oil. So comforting!

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  8. Lentils are new ingredients to me. I've had lentil soup but not salad. It's very simple and delicious salad that I should give it a try. Nice way to use the olive oil. Hmm sun dried tomatoes are in it too? Nice!

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  9. This looks fantastic! Roasted carrots and shallots are a lovely addition, I bet they pair so nicely with the lentils' earthiness!

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  10. Nice surprise delivery! I don't have much experience with lentils, but this looks refreshingly hearty and flavorful.

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  11. I always love lentils when someone else shares a tasty dish, but I've only made lentil soup. Your salad is so lovely and enticing...I will put lentils on my shopping list~

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  12. An excellent salad, I would love to find French green lentils to try.

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  13. i recently found a bag of French green lentils, to my surprise here in Romania i couldn't find red lentils which are widely available in the States.
    Your salad sounds delicious, love the lemony touch!

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