Bay-Scented Lentil Salad with Pancetta
Bay-Scented Lentil Salad with Pancetta might be just the side dish you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains roughly 9g of protein, 1g of fat, and a total of 129 calories. This recipe serves 12. Head to the store and pick up bay leaves, rosemary, salt, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and dairy free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.
Instructions
Place lentils and bay leaves in a large saucepan. Cover with water to 2 inches above lentils; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 18 minutes or until tender; drain. Discard bay leaves.
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add pancetta; saut 2 minutes or until browned.
Remove the pancetta with a slotted spoon.
Add cabbage to drippings in pan; saut 5 minutes or until tender.
Combine the lentils and cabbage in a large bowl.
Combine vinegar and the remaining ingredients, stirring with a whisk.
Drizzle vinaigrette over lentil mixture; toss well to coat.
Sprinkle with pancetta just before serving.