Mixed Greens with Lentils, Dried Apricots & Gorgonzola

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 This lovely Autumn salad is hearty and full of diverse flavors.  It all starts with a mixture of your favorite greens; then comes sweet, sliced dried apricots, flavorful lentils and creamy Gorgonzola cheese.  Tossed with a light balsamic vinaigrette, this side salad could easily be a vegetarian main course salad as well.

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Mixed Greens with Lentils, Dried Apricots & Gorgonzola

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  • Yield: 4
  • Difficulty: easy
  • Recipe type: Salad

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups mixed greens
  • 1 cup lentils, cooked (simply place 1 cup of lentils in 2 cups of broth or water, simmer until tender)
  • ½ cup sliced, dried apricots
  • ½ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
  • For the vinaigrette:
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 3 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • Pinch of crushed red pepper
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 Tablespoons Dijon mustard

Directions:

  1. Toss the greens with the apricots, cheese, and lentils. Drizzle with the vinaigrette and serve.

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