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    Lemony Italian Salad


    Source of Recipe


    Not sure, but I believe it may be the Southern Living recipe collection

    Recipe Introduction


    8 to 10 servings
    Prep: 35 minutes
    Chill: 1 to 2 hours Parmesan cheese (3 ounces)

    List of Ingredients




    2/3 cup dry brown lentils
    1-1/3 cups water
    5 plum tomatoes, chopped (about 1-3/4 cups)
    3/4 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese (3 ounces)
    3/4 cup finely shredded Asiago cheese (3 ounces)
    2 cups baby fresh spinach leaves or torn fresh spinach
    1/2 pound thinly sliced prosciutto or ham (about 12 slices)
    1/3 cup vinegar
    1/3 cup olive oil
    2 tablespoons lemon juice
    1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
    2 teaspoons snipped fresh rosemary
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    1/8 teaspoon pepper

    Recipe




    1. Rinse lentils; place in a small saucepan with the water. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for20 to 25 minutes or just until tender. Drain and chill for 1 to 2 hours or until thoroughly chilled.

    2. Arrange the tomatoes, cheeses, spinach, cooked lentils, and prosciutto or ham on a large serving platter or in a serving dish.

    3. For dressing, in a screw-top jar combine vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Cover and shake well. Drizzle over salad. Makes 8 to 10 servings.


 

 

 


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