Warm Lentil, Kale & Feta Salad

Warm Lentil, Kale & Feta Salad

🥘 Ingredients

  • cashews
    1 oz
  • creamy balsamic dressing
    3 oz
  • feta cheese
    1 c
  • kale
    8 oz
  • lemon (zested and quartered)
    2 unit
  • lentils
    2 unit
  • olive oil
  • pepper
  • roasted onion & garlic spread
    2 oz
  • salt
  • shredded red cabbage
    8 oz
  • sweet potatoes
    2 unit
  • wonton strips
    2 unit

🍳 Cookware

  • baking sheet
  • large bowl
  • large pan
  1. 1
    Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 450 degrees. Wash and dry produce. Trim ends of sweet potatoes and halve lengthwise; thinly slice crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick half-moons. Toss on a baking sheet with a drizzle of olive oil , salt , and pepper . Roast on top rack until browned and tender, 15-18 minutes.
    sweet potatoes: 2 unit, olive oil, salt, pepper
  2. 2
    While sweet potato roasts, remove and discard any large stems from kale . Drain and rinse lentils . Zest and quarter lemon . Add kale to a large bowl along with a pinch of salt. Using your hands, massage kale (similar to how you would knead dough) until leaves begin to tenderize, ⏱️ 30 seconds . TIP: Don't skip this step Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add lentils, salt, and pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until lentils are warmed through, 1-2 minutes.
    kale: 8 oz, lentils: 2 unit, lemon: 2 unit (zested and quartered)
  3. 3
    Transfer warmed lentils to bowl with kale; add shredded red cabbage , cashews , roasted onion & garlic spread , creamy balsamic dressing , lemon zest, a drizzle of olive oil, and juice from half the lemon. Toss until kale is wilted and everything is evenly coated in dressing. Once sweet potato is done, carefully transfer to bowl with salad; toss to combine. Taste and season with additional lemon juice, salt, and pepper if desired.
    shredded red cabbage: 8 oz, cashews: 1 oz, roasted onion & garlic spread: 2 oz, creamy balsamic dressing: 3 oz
  4. 4
    Divide salad between bowls. Top with feta cheese and wonton strips . Serve.
    feta cheese: 1 c, wonton strips: 2 unit