Now the weather is cooling down, here is a beautiful, simple warm salad to try, featuring beetroot, baby spinach and lentils. Enjoy!
Warm Lamb, Beetroot and Lentil Salad
Serves – 4
Prep Time – 15 mins
Cooking Time – 10 mins
Ingredients –
2 x 250g lamb backstraps
Olive oil spray
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
450g canned baby beetroot, rinsed, drained, quartered
400g can lentils, rinsed, drained
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
4 cups (120g) baby spinach leaves
Method
- Spray the lamb backstraps with olive oil spray, season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, then rub with the dried oregano.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a frypan over high heat. Cook the lamb backstraps for 4 minutes each side for medium, or until cooked to your liking. Remove the lamb from the pan, cover loosely with foil and set aside to rest for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, return the pan to low heat and add the remaining olive oil. Add the sliced red onion, quartered beetroot and drained lentils to the pan. Toss gently for 2-3 minutes until heated through. Add the vinegar, then season to taste with a little sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Thinly slice the lamb backstraps, then place in a large bowl with the baby spinach leaves. Add the warm beetroot and lentil mixture and gently toss to combine.
- Divide the salad among 4 serving plates and serve immediately.
Source – delicious.com.au