A Summer Garden Salad With Charred Lemon, Black Len

Name: A Summer Garden Salad With Charred Lemon, Black Lentils & A Seven Minute Egg
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup dry black lentils; 1 egg; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 bunch asparagus (I prefer green asparagus here), washed and sliced into 2-inch pieces; 1 bunch radishes (I used Easter Egg radishes, though any variety will work well), washed and cut in half; 1 lemon, sliced in half; 6 cups mixed tender lettuce greens, roughly chopped; 1-2 cups kale leaves, removed from stems and roughly chopped; 2 cups assorted fresh tender herbs (I used basil, flat leaf parsley and chives), roughly chopped; 1 tablespoon capers; coarse sea salt; freshly cracked black pepper

Servings: persons

1/4 cup dry black lentils
1 egg
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 bunch asparagus (I prefer green asparagus here), washed and sliced into 2-inch pieces
1 bunch radishes (I used Easter Egg radishes, though any variety will work well), washed and cut in half
1 lemon, sliced in half
6 cups mixed tender lettuce greens, roughly chopped
1-2 cups kale leaves, removed from stems and roughly chopped
2 cups assorted fresh tender herbs (I used basil, flat leaf parsley and chives), roughly chopped
1 tablespoon capers
coarse sea salt
freshly cracked black pepper

1
In a medium-sized pot, cook the lentils according to the package's directions. I like to add some of the assorted herbs into the pot while the lentils cooks (maybe 4-5 basil leaves, 2-3 parsley stems and 5-6 chives). When the lentils are done cooking, drain their liquid, remove the wilted herbs and set the lentils aside to cool to room temperature.
2
While the lentils cook, bring a small pot of water to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and add the egg (you can certainly add more than one egg if you want to beef up the recipe). Cover the pot and allow the egg to simmer for exactly 7 minutes. Immediately remove the egg and submerge it in cold water for several minutes. Peel the egg and set aside.
3
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the asparagus, the radishes and the lemon halves (being sure the lemon is faced down so the juicy pulp will begin to caramelize). Allow everything to brown for a few minutes; avoid the temptation to move anything. When everything begins to smell like it has begun to caramelize (but is not yet burned), you can begin to gently toss everything in the pan until the asparagus and radishes are cooked, but still firm. Remove the pan from the stovetop and allow things to cool to a little bit above room temperature.
4
In a large bowl, add the lettuce, the kale, the asparagus, the radishes, the lentils, the remaining fresh herbs and the capers and gently toss. Squeeze the charred lemon (both juice and pulp) over the salad. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Gently toss again. Cut the cooked egg in half and arrange on top of the salad.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup dry black lentils, 1 egg, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 bunch asparagus (I prefer green asparagus here), washed and sliced into 2-inch pieces, and more.

Yes, A Summer Garden Salad With Charred Lemon, Black Lentils & A Seven Minute Egg falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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A Summer Garden Salad With Charred Lemon, Black Lentils & A Seven Minute Egg

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