Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Beet & Lentil Salad w/ Toasted Sourdough & Manchego Cheese

Spring Mix
Spanish Green Olives
Medium Beet
Pre-Cooked Lentils (I recommend Trader Joe's Steamed Lentils)
Roasted Red Pepper
Tomato
Olive Oil
Cider Vinegar
Sourdough Bread
Manchego Cheese

Wash and peel your beet(s). About 1 medium beet per salad. Slice the beet thinly, place on a baking sheet, lightly drizzle with olive oil and broil until soft. In the meantime, combined the spring mix, olives, lentils, roasted red pepper, and tomato. Allow beets to cool (chill them in the freezer for about 10 mins or pre cook). Add beets then mix olive oil and vinegar to taste.

Toast the sourdough bread, drizzle with olive oil, and add slices of manchego cheese to break while it is still warm.

Blog Inspiration

This blog was inspired by a great friend who I enjoyed cooking with for several years. I hope that this blog will offer others some fresh ideas for their recipe books and fun night with friends. Enjoy!