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Lentil Salad with Feta and Pomegranate
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Instructions
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Cook the lentils.
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Make the dressing by combining the lime juice, zest of lime, olive oil, cumin , coriander, honey, salt and pepper.
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Combine the cooked lentils, crumble feta, pomegranate, chopped cilantro, chopped mint, chopped onion, chopped jalapeno and dressing.
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Serve in lettuce wraps.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Lentil Perfection 🫘Rinse French lentils thoroughly and cook them in salted water with a bay leaf to enhance their natural flavor and prevent them from becoming mushy.
- Pomegranate Pro Tip 💎To easily extract pomegranate seeds, cut the fruit in half and tap the back with a wooden spoon over a bowl - the seeds will fall out cleanly without mess.
- Herb Chopping Technique 🌿Roll mint and cilantro leaves tightly before chopping to prevent bruising and preserve their vibrant green color and fresh flavor profile.
- Flavor Layering Trick 🥄Toast cumin and coriander seeds briefly in a dry pan before grinding to intensify their aromatic oils and deepen the salad's complexity.
- Acid Balance Magic 🍋Zest the lime before juicing, and add the lime juice gradually to control the acidity, tasting as you go to achieve the perfect bright, balanced dressing.
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Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Low-Cholesterol
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