Green Lentil and Spinach Salad

A deliciously spicy and exotic Moroccan salad.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  cup green lentil
• 1⁄2 lb spinach
• 5  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1  onion, chopped
• 1  lemon
• 2  garlic cloves, crushed
• 1  teaspoon ginger
• 1  teaspoon cumin
• 1  teaspoon ground coriander
•  salt
•  pepper

Directions

1. soak lentils for 1 hour and drain. Place in a pan and cover with water and bring to a boil. cover and simmer 1 hour or until tender. Drain well.
2. Meanwhile, wash the spinach and cut into 1 inch strips. Cook in a covered saucepan over moderate heat for 5 minutes, or until just tender. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large frying pan and cook onion until softened.
3. Stir in spinach and simmer 2 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish and add drained lentils. Make dressing with remaining olive oil, juice of 1 lemon, garlic, ginger and spices. Season with salt and pepper. Pour over lentils and spinach and toss well. Serve warm.