Name: Broccoli Lentil Salad with Anchovy Salad Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 head broccoli; 2 jalapenos peppers; 2 cups lentils; 1 shallot; Unsalted sunflower seeds; 1 preserved lemons; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 4 lemon juice; 2 tablespoons anchovy paste; 3 cups water; 1 bay leaf; 1 onion; 1 clove garlic

Broccoli Lentil Salad with Anchovy Salad Dressing

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Broccoli Lentil Salad with Anchovy Salad Dressing

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Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets and cook until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.

Drain in a calendar and transfer to a bowl with ice and cold water.

Let the broccoli thoroughly cook for 5 minutes.

Add about 3 cups of water and 1 cup of French green lentils in a large saucepan.

Add a bay leaf, an onion cut in half, and a clove of garlic to add flavor to the lentils.

Bring the water and lentils to a boil and then reduce to a simmer.

Cook on low for 20-30 minutes or until tender.

Drain the water (or broth) from the lentils and set them aside until they come to room temperature before mixing them into the salad.

Discard the bay leaf, half onion, and garlic.

Prepping the Preserve lemon

Scrape the interior flesh of the lemon, discard, and finely chop the preserved lemon peel.

Make the dressing

Combine anchovy paste, olive oil, shallot and lemon juice. (if you are not using preserved lemons, add ½ teaspoon of salt)

Make the salad

Combine the cooked lentils, blanched broccoli, chopped jalapenos, chopped preserved lemon peel (or lemon zest), chopped red onion, and anchovy lemon dressing.

Sprinkle the unsalted sunflower seeds on top.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Lentil Texture Perfection 🫘
Rinse lentils thoroughly and cook with a bay leaf to prevent them from becoming mushy while adding subtle depth of flavor to the salad.
Anchovy Dressing Emulsion 🥄
Whisk anchovy paste with lemon juice and olive oil vigorously to create a smooth, well-integrated dressing that coats the ingredients evenly.
Broccoli Blanching Technique 🥦
Blanch broccoli for exactly 2 minutes in salted boiling water, then immediately shock in ice water to preserve its vibrant green color and crisp texture.
Seed Toasting Hack 🌱
Dry-toast sunflower seeds in a skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly to enhance their nutty flavor and add a delightful crunch to the salad.
Preserved Lemon Pro Tip 🍋
Finely mince preserved lemons and mix into the dressing for an intense, bright citrus flavor that elevates the entire dish's complexity.