So it's more of a side dish than a salad, but I figure the definition blurs when you put anything on a bed of greens! Either way, a test group and one daring boyfriend have confirmed that Lentils with Basil & Polenta is "really good!" Here goes this super fast and easy recipe...
Ingredients
2 teaspoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, plus more to brush
1 package Trader Joe's Lentils (fresh and found in the produce department)
3/4 cup Grape Tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh Basil leaves
1 roll ready-to-serve Polenta (any flavor except cilantro, in specialty or natural food grocery isle)
A couple handfuls fresh Baby Greens
Fresh cracked Pepper & Sea Salt to taste
Crumbled Feta Cheese
Polenta
Brush slices of polenta and saute or bake as directed on package. When complete, cut into cubes (round slices are also nice served around edge of platter). Set aside.
Lentils
In a large pan, drizzle 2 teaspoons olive oil. When warm, add entire package of lentils (separated) and grape tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Cook on medium-low until tomatoes start to soften. Remove from heat and gently mix in basil and polenta.
On a platter, spread a bed of fresh baby greens and top with lentils and polenta. Finish with crumbled feta and fresh basil, and garnish with a sprig of basil.
A fresh side dish great year round served hot or cold (and great with shrimp)!
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