Kale and lentil salad with bacon
This warm salad is surprisingly filling and it’s super-easy to create. It makes a quick and simple supper during the week, or is perfect for a lazy lunch or brunch at the weekend. Serve it with crusty bread or toasted pita.
Ingredients
Method
- Peel the onion, cut in half and slice thinly. Slice or dice the bacon. Thinly slice the garlic.
- Drain the lentils; rinse and drain the kale.
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan and soften the onion. Add the bacon strips.
- When the bacon is almost done (brown & crispy) add the garlic and fry for one more minute.
- Add the kale and the lentils. Stir then lower the heat and, under cover, cook for 5 minutes.
- Season to taste. Serve warm.