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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Step by step recipe


Stage 1 - 3 min.
Cajun-style lentil salad
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a small frying pan over high heat. When really hot, add 200 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 300 g green lentils in boiling salted water.

Drain as soon as they are tender.

Stage 4 - 5 min.
Cajun-style lentil salad
Prepare 1 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 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
Whole recipe
Energetic valueProteins CarbohydratesFats
2,155 Kcal or 9,023 Kj871 gr222 gr711 gr
108 %335 %21 %108 %
Per 100 g
Energetic valueProteins CarbohydratesFats
342 Kcal or 1,432 Kj138 gr35 gr113 gr
17 %53 %3 %17 %
Per person
Energetic valueProteins CarbohydratesFats
539 Kcal or 2,257 Kj218 gr55 gr178 gr
27 %84 %5 %27 %
% are calculated relative to a Recommended Dietary Intake or RDI of 2000 k-calories or 8400 k-joules by day for a woman (change to a man).
Possible allergens in this recipe: Milk, Mustard, Sulfites
How much will it cost?
  • For 4 people : 4.30 €
  • Per person : 1.08 €

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This recipe uses (among others)
Green lentilsGreen lentils: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Lentil and cold-meat salad, Warm lentil salad, Cured Pork Belly With Lentils, Sausage and lentils "en cocotte", ... All
Cajun pulled porkCajun pulled pork: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example:
French dressing (vinaigrette)French dressing (vinaigrette): You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Beetroot and fried chicken salad, Bistro-style endive salad, Salad greens and small omelette, Red cabage salad with toasted almonds, Beetroot and black radish salad, ... All
Olive oilOlive oil: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Lebanese Tabbouleh, Spaghetti with smoked salmon, Stuffed tomatoes and courgettes, Mushrooms on toast, French style, Tomato pesto, ... All
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