Kielbasa and Lentil Salad with Warm Mustard-Fennel Dressing

Kielbasa and Lentil Salad with Warm Mustard-Fennel Dressing
Kielbasan and Lentil Salad with Warm Mustard-Fennel Dressing might be just the side dish you are searching for. This gluten free and dairy free recipe serves 6. One portion of this dish contains around 34g of protein, 26g of fat, and a total of 597 calories. A mixture of garlic cloves, salt, celery stalks, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

1
Place lentils, carrots and celery in heavy large saucepan.
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Add enough cold water to cover. Stir in salt and bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until lentils are just tender, about 20 minutes.
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Drain.
4
Transfer lentil mixture to bowl.
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Meanwhile, whisk vinegar, mustard and sugar in small bowl to blend; set aside.
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Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
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7
Add kielbasa and sauté until brown, about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels. Cover to keep warm.
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Pour off any fat from skillet and discard.
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Add remaining 1/2 cup oil to skillet; heat over medium heat.
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Add garlic and stir until golden, about 2 minutes. Discard garlic.
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Add fennel bulb to skillet and sauté until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.
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Add green onions and stir 1 minute.
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Whisk in vinegar mixture and bring to boil.
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Pour fennel mixture over lentils. Toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
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Line large shallow bowl with frisée leaves. Spoon in lentil salad. Arrange kielbasa slices atop lentils.
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Sprinkle with chopped fennel fronds and serve.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings6
Health Score61
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