Warm Lentils and Spinach Salad

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Prep time 10mins
Cook time 10mins
Serves or Makes: 4

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ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil ,divided
  • 1 small head fennel bulb thinly sliced
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 can (19 oz) lentils, drained and rinsed
  • 3 tablespoons Filippo Berio Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 pepper
  • 5 ounces baby spinach
  • 1/3 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts

Method

  • Step 1

    Heat half of the oil in large skillet set over medium heat; cook fennel and onion for about 5 minutes or starting to soften. Stir in lentils; cook for about 3 minutes or until vegetables are tender and lentils are heated through.

  • Step 2

    Meanwhile, whisk together remaining oil, red wine vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper. Add to skillet; bring to simmer. Stir in spinach; cook for about 1 minute or just starting to wilt. Transfer to serving dish and garnish with pomegranate seeds and pine nuts.