Italian Lentil Salad

Name: Italian Lentil Salad
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: United Kingdom
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 1\u2009½ cups dried lentils, rinsed; 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced; 4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto; 1 bunch fresh basil, leaves stripped from stems; ¼ cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing, or as needed

This salad functions as a perfect lunch or side dish for dinner. The Italian flavors mix beautifully in your mouth.

INGRIDIENT

4 cups water

1 ½ cups dried lentils, rinsed

4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced

4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto

1 bunch fresh basil, leaves stripped from stems

¼ cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing, or as needed

DIRECTION

Step: 1

Bring water to a boil in a saucepan; add lentils. Cover and simmer until lentils are tender, about 35 minutes. Drain and and cool to room temperature.

Step: 2

Divide lentils among 4 salad plates; layer with mozzarella cheese slices, prosciutto, and fresh basil. Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette over each salad.

NUTRITION FACT

Per Serving: 435 calories; protein 29.3g; carbohydrates 39.1g; fat 18.8g; cholesterol 43.1mg; sodium 910.7mg.

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