Spiced lentil and Chorizo salad
11 Jan 2018
by Dinna
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Total Time
20 minutes
Background
I had some leftover simply cooked lentils (just added garlic and celery to the cooking water) so I decided to make this easy yet delicious lentil and chorizo salad the next day for lunch. If you donβt want it spicy use red pepper slices (fresh or from a jar) instead of a chilli. Serve with wholesome bread.
Ingredients
- 1 shallot (or Β½ red onion)
- 50g cooking Chorizo
- 1 green chilli (optional)
- 1 handful cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup cooked or tinned green or brown lentils
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- dash of apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tbsp chopped parsley
- 1 spring onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Cut the Chorizo into 1cm cubes. Finely chop the onion or shallot. Put them in a frying pan and heat up gently. Cook for 5 minutes, until the Chorizo has released its fat.
- Meanwhile slice or chop the chilli if used. Add these to the Chorizo together with the tomatoes. Put a lid on and gently sautΓ©.
- Drain the lentils and put them into a bowl. Add the olive oil, mustard, half of the parsley and a dash of vinegar. Taste, season and adjust the vinegar & mustard content. Set aside.
- When the onion is soft and the tomatoes are about to burst add the lentil mixture and gently combine.
- Fold in the spring onion and the remaining parsley.
- Serve warm.
Tips
I used Puy lentils for this recipe - but any other green or brown lentils would do too!© 2024 Copyright CookTogether
Categories
- Meal Type: - Everyday - Leftovers - Lunch - Main - Quick & Easy - Salad - Supper
- Cuisines: - Spanish
- Occasions: - Bonfire Night - New Year - Parties - Sports Food
- Ingredients: - Lentils - Pork
- Health and Diet: - Combination - Dairy Free - Egg Free - Gluten Free - Low Carb - Nut Free - Sugar Free
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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