Italian Lentil Salad

This salad functions as a perfect lunch or side dish for dinner. The Italian flavors mix beautifully in your mouth.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 435 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
• 4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto
• 1 ½ cups dried lentils, rinsed
• 1 bunch fresh basil, leaves stripped from stems
• ¼ cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing, or as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring water to a boil in a saucepan; add lentils. Cover and simmer until lentils are tender, about 35 minutes. Drain and and cool to room temperature.

Step 2

Divide lentils among 4 salad plates; layer with mozzarella cheese slices, prosciutto, and fresh basil. Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette over each salad.