Lemony Italian Salad Recipe

Name: Lemony Italian Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅔ cup dried brown lentils; 1 ⅓ cups water; 5 plum tomatoes, chopped (about 1-3/4 cups); ¾ cup finely shredded parmesan cheese (3 ounces); ¾ cup finely shredded asiago cheese (3 ounces); 2 cups baby fresh spinach leaves or 2 cups torn fresh spinach; 12 lb thinly sliced prosciutto (about 12 slices) or 12 lb ham (about 12 slices); ⅓ cup vinegar; ⅓ cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon dijon-style mustard; 2 teaspoons snipped fresh rosemary; ¼ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

⅔ cup dried brown lentils
1 ⅓ cups water
5 plum tomatoes, chopped (about 1-3/4 cups)
¾ cup finely shredded parmesan cheese (3 ounces)
¾ cup finely shredded asiago cheese (3 ounces)
2 cups baby fresh spinach leaves or 2 cups torn fresh spinach
12 lb thinly sliced prosciutto (about 12 slices) or 12 lb ham (about 12 slices)
⅓ cup vinegar
⅓ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon dijon-style mustard
2 teaspoons snipped fresh rosemary
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper

1
Rinse lentils; place in a small saucepan with the water.
2
Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
3
Cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes or just until tender.
4
Drain and chill for 1 to 2 hours or until thoroughly chilled.
5
Arrange the tomatoes, cheeses, spinach, cooked lentils, and prosciutto or ham on a large serving platter or in a serving dish.
6
For dressing, in a screw-top jar combine vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
7
Cover and shake well.
8
Drizzle over salad.

2636

kcal

Calories

169

Fat

Carbs

249

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅔ cup dried brown lentils, 1 ⅓ cups water, 5 plum tomatoes, chopped (about 1-3/4 cups), ¾ cup finely shredded parmesan cheese (3 ounces), and more.

Yes, Lemony Italian Salad 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.

Lemony Italian Salad

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