Arugula Salad with French Lentils, Smoked Chicken, and Roasted Peppers
- 1/2 pound French green lentils, picked over and rinsed
- 1 14 1/2-ounce can low-sodium chicken broth, or homemade, skimmed of fat
- 1 cup water
- 4 sprigs thyme, plus 1/2 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 2 red bell peppers
- 2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more for seasoning
- 6 ounces baby arugula (about 6 cups)
- 6 ounces smoked skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into matchsticks
- Freshly ground pepper
- In a medium saucepan, combine the lentils, broth, water, and thyme sprigs.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, uncovered, until the lentils are tender, about 20 minutes.
- Drain and set aside in a bowl to cool.
- While the lentils are cooking, roast the red peppers over a gas flame or under the broiler, turning occasionally, until blackened.
- Place in a heatproof bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let stand until cool.
- Peel and seed the peppers, and cut into 1/2-inch slices.
- Place the strips in a small saucepan with 1 1/2 tablespoon oil; cover, and cook gently over low heat, stirring occasionally, until meltingly tender, about 10 minutes.
- Set aside, and let cool.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the vinegars, salt, thyme leaves, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil until blended.
- Add half of the dressing to the lentils, and toss to coat.
- Add the arugula, chicken, and cooled pepper strips to the remaining dressing, and toss.
- Season both salads with salt and pepper.
- Arrange the lentils into mounds on each of 6 salad plates, form a well in the center of each, and fill with the arugula mixture.
- (Per serving)
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
- Carbohydrate: 26g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Protein: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
green lentils, chicken broth, water, thyme, red bell peppers, extravirgin olive oil, redwine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, coarse salt, baby arugula, skinless, freshly ground pepper
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/arugula-salad-with-french-lentils-smoked-chicken-and-roasted-peppers-392428 (may not work)