Lentil Salad with Roasted Veggies
- 2 c. dried green lentils
- 1 bunch asparagus
- 1 small red pepper
- 1 small red onion
- 4 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 3/4 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/4 c. fresh lime juice
- 13 c. finely chopped fresh mint leaves
- 6 c. mixed greens
- 2 oz. soft goat cheese
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
- In 4-quart covered saucepan, heat 6 cups water to boiling on high.
- Stir in lentils.
- Reduce heat to maintain simmer.
- Simmer, covered, 25 to 30 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
- Drain well.
- Meanwhile, in large jelly-roll pan, toss asparagus, red pepper, and onion with 1 tablespoon oil, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and black pepper.
- Roast 18 to 20 minutes or until tender, stirring halfway through.
- In large bowl, whisk together lime juice, mint, remaining 3 tablespoons oil, remaining 1/4 teaspoon cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and black pepper.
- Add hot lentils and vegetables to dressing; toss until well coated.
- Divide greens among serving plates.
- Top with lentil mixture and goat cheese.
green lentils, asparagus, red pepper, red onion, extravirgin olive oil, ground cumin, lime juice, mint, mixed greens, goat cheese
Taken from www.delish.com/recipefinder/lentil-salad-roasted-veggies-recipe-ghk0413 (may not work)