Lentil salad with tofu and sprouts

4

Easy

1 hour

Lentils are a legume with exceptional nutritional qualities; their wide and versatile ways of preparing them mean that this legume is never missing from the cupboards of our home. It is not only present in stews, soups and casseroles but can also be prepared in salads, resulting in a highly refreshing dish ideal for summer. Lentil salad provides a considerable amount of vegetable proteins, vitamins and minerals . When combined with the vegetables in the salad, they further enhance their properties, resulting in an energetic and nutritionally balanced dish, which can be presented on the table as a unique dish due to its qualities. Do you want to prepare a balanced lentil salad? So, write down the recipe that we bring you today and. . . Let's do it!

LENTIL SALAD WITH TOFU AND SPROUTS

Ingredients (4 servings)  

• 200 g lentil caviar
• young sprouts of red chard
• Cherry tomatoes
• tofu
• soy sauce
• ground pepper
• salt
• oil

Preparation (1 hour approx.): 1. Wash the lentils well. Put them in a pot and cover them with cold water. Bring to a boil and cook for about 30 minutes over low heat. Add salt to taste halfway through cooking.

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2. Cut the tofu into squares and sauté it with a little olive oil and soy sauce. Season the tofu with ground pepper and set aside.

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3. When the lentils are tender, drain them and let them cool. 4. Cut the tomatoes and chard sprouts, season with salt and olive oil. 5. Mix the cold lentils, tofu, tomatoes and chard sprouts. Good luck!

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