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Oriental Lentil Salad with Fennel and Oranges | Autumn Lunch

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O salată orientală generoasă și plină de textură, perfectă ca fel principal hrănitor de toamnă. Lintea aromată, fiartă al dente, este combinată armonios cu prospețimea crocantă a feliilor subțiri de fenicul, segmente dulci-acrișoare de portocală proaspătă și ceapă roșie fină. Un dressing parfumat din ulei de măsline extra virgin, suc de lămâie și chimion măcinat leagă toate ingredientele, în timp ce nucile crocante și frunzele de pătrunjel și mentă proaspătă desăvârșesc un prânz sănătos și plin de vitalitate.

Ingredients

Price per portion:RON 45.66
Salad base
Aromatic dressing
Finishing and serving
You probably have at home

Preparation method

Preparing the lentils

1

Rinse the lentils well under cold running water. Place the lentils in a pot with lightly salted water and boil for about 20-25 minutes, until tender but still retaining a firm texture (al dente). Drain the lentils and let them cool to room temperature.

Preparing the vegetables and citrus

1

Wash the fennel bulb, remove the tougher outer layers, and slice it as thinly as possible (ideally with a mandoline) for an extra-crispy texture. Reserve a few green fennel fronds for garnish.

2

Peel the oranges, completely removing the peel and white pith. Cut the oranges into clean segments (supremes) over a bowl to catch the released juice. Peel the red onion and slice it into very thin julienne strips.

Chef's tip

For extra flavour, let the sliced red onion sit in the lemon juice for 5 minutes before assembling; this will mellow its sharpness and keep it pleasantly crisp.

This salad is excellent for lunch or office meal prep, as the lentils and fennel retain their firmness even a few hours after dressing.

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