Lentil, Sweet Potato & Kale Salad with Feta

A hearty warm salad of tender lentils, sautéed sweet potato and kale, tossed with a lemon-garlic Dijon-maple dressing and finished with crumbled feta for tangy richness.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Rinse the lentils, then transfer to a small saucepan and cover with hot water (from the tap) by about 5 cm; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat.

Step 2

Wash and dry the fresh produce.

Step 3

Juice the lemon into a small bowl.

Step 4

Trim off and discard the root end of the garlic; peel and mince or press the garlic. Add to the lemon juice.

Step 5

Once the water in the saucepan is boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook the lentils until they are just tender, 15 to 18 minutes. Drain in a colander, then set aside to cool and drain further.

Step 6

To the lemon juice and garlic, add olive oil, Dijon, maple syrup, cumin, salt, and pepper; whisk together.

Step 7

Preheat a skillet over medium heat.

Step 8

Trim off and discard the ends of the shallot; peel and halve the shallot lengthwise, then thinly slice crosswise into half-rounds.

Step 9

Once the skillet is hot, add olive oil and swirl to coat the bottom.

Step 10

Add the shallot to the skillet; cook, stirring frequently, until softened, 3 to 4 minutes.

Step 11

While the shallot cooks, peel and medium dice the sweet potatoes into 1 1/4-cm cubes.

Step 12

Add the sweet potatoes to the skillet; cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender, 6 to 8 minutes.

Step 13

While the potatoes cook, cut out and discard the kale stems; chop the leaves into 2 1/2-cm pieces.

Step 14

Add the kale to the skillet; cook, tossing with the potatoes, until it is softened, 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 15

Transfer the feta to a small bowl.

Step 16

Transfer the potatoes and kale to a large salad bowl.

Step 17

Add the lentils to the salad bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.

Step 18

To serve, divide the salad between dishes and top with the feta. Enjoy!