How to Make Warm Lentil Salad with Spinach and Goat Cheese

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: goat cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Goat cheese is lower in fat and calories while adding creaminess.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

Heat a skillet over medium heat.

Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the skillet.

Add 1 cup of pre-cooked lentils to the skillet and warm for a couple of minutes.

Add 1 cup of baby spinach to the lentils and stir until the spinach wilts.

Season with salt to taste.

Add black pepper to the mixture.

Crumble 2 tablespoons of goat cheese into the skillet and let it melt with the lentils and spinach.

Plate the salad and sprinkle 1 tablespoon of lightly toasted pine nuts on top.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens