Cajun-style lentil salad
If you have leftover pulled pork, try this recipe to transform it into a delicious, Cajun-style, warm lentil salad.
29 K 3/5 (1 reviews)
40 min.
Easy
12 people
5 IngredientsLast modified on: December 22th 2021
For 12 people, you will need:
- 1
6 tablespoons olive oil - 2
2 2⁄3 cups cajun pulled pork - 3
4 ½ cups green lentils - 4
3 shallots - 5
15 tablespoons french dressing (vinaigrette)
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 10 min.
Cooking: 30 min.
All in all: 40 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 3 min.
Heat 6 tablespoons olive oil in a small frying pan over high heat. When really hot, add 2 2⁄3 cups cajun pulled pork.
Stage 2 - 8 min.
Stage 3 - 15 min.
Cook 4 ½ cups green lentils in boiling salted water.
Drain as soon as they are tender.
Drain as soon as they are tender.
Stage 5 - 2 min.
Put the thoroughly drained lentils into a salad bowl and add the chopped shallot.
Stage 6 - 2 min.
Then add the refried pulled pork and 15 tablespoons french dressing (vinaigrette).
Stage 7 - 1 min.
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 recipe | 2,610 RDI=1,010 % | 670 RDI=60 % | 2,130 RDI=320 % | 6,460 RDI=320 % | 27,070 RDI: 320 % |
| Per 100 g | 140 RDI=50 % | 40 RDI=3 % | 110 RDI=20 % | 340 RDI=20 % | 1,430 RDI: 20 % |
| Per person | 220 RDI=80 % | 60 RDI=5 % | 180 RDI=30 % | 540 RDI=30 % | 2,260 RDI: 30 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 12 people : 12.90 €
- Per person : 1.10 €
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Green lentils
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Cajun pulled pork
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