Sant Ambroeus Lentil Salad

Sant Ambroeus had a lentil salad on their menu several years ago and after I had it at their SoHo location, I had to come home and recreate it. This is basically a Caesar salad with lentils and a few other ingredients you don’t typically put in a classic caesar, but since I had it at Sant Ambroeus, it will forever be the Sant Ambroeus Lentil Salad. Sounds fancier that way, any how…

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Sant Amberous Lentil Caesar Salad

Yield: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup lentils, cooked to package instructions
• 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 4 dashes Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon anchovy paste
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup red bell pepper, small diced
• 1 cup romaine, fine chopped
• 3/4 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• Watercress or micro-greens, for topping (optional)

Instructions

1. Cook lentils according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a blender or food processor, combine cheese, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, anchovy paste, pepper, salt, red wine vinegar. Blend until smooth. Slowly add in olive oil.
3. In a medium bowl, combine bell pepper, romaine, chickpeas, and toss with the dressing. Top with greens for serving. Enjoy!