Cajun-style lentil salad


Cajun-style lentil salad
If you have leftover pulled pork, try this recipe to transform it into a delicious, Cajun-style, warm lentil salad.
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Last modified on: December 22th 2021
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 10 min.
Cooking: 30 min.
All in all: 40 min.
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Stage 1 - 3 min.
Cajun-style lentil salad
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small frying pan over high heat. When really hot, add 100 g cajun pulled pork.

Stage 2 - 8 min.
Cajun-style lentil salad
Fry until as done as you like, stirring frequently.

Set aside.

Stage 3 - 15 min.
Cajun-style lentil salad
Cook 150 g green lentils in boiling salted water.

Drain as soon as they are tender.

Stage 4 - 5 min.
Cajun-style lentil salad
Prepare ½ shallot and chop finely.

Stage 5 - 2 min.
Cajun-style lentil salad
Put the thoroughly drained lentils into a salad bowl and add the chopped shallot.

Stage 6 - 2 min.
Cajun-style lentil salad
Then add the refried pulled pork and 2.5 tablespoons french dressing (vinaigrette).

Stage 7 - 1 min.
Cajun-style lentil salad
Mix well and serve right away while the salad is still warm.
Remarks
If you don't have the small green "Puy" lentils, normal lentils will do just fine.
Keeping: 1 or 2 days in the fridge, covered with plastic film.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe440 RDI=170 %110 RDI=10 %360 RDI=50 %1,080 RDI=50 %4,510 RDI: 50 %
Per 100 g140 RDI=50 %40 RDI=3 %110 RDI=20 %340 RDI=20 %1,430 RDI: 20 %
Per person220 RDI=80 %60 RDI=5 %180 RDI=30 %540 RDI=30 %2,260 RDI: 30 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman Change to a man
Possible allergens in this recipe: Milk, Mustard, Sulfites
How much will it cost?
  • For 2 people : 2.15 €
  • Per person : 1.10 €

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This recipe uses (among others)
Cajun pulled pork
Cajun pulled pork

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French dressing (vinaigrette)
French dressing (vinaigrette)

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