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Purple Sprouting Broccoli & Puy Lentil Salad with Almond Feta & Mint

 

Purple Sprouting Broccoli & Puy Lentil Salad w/Almond Feta & Mint | coconutandberries.com

Most people, including me, would probably name asparagus when asked to think of their favourite spring vegetable. But, while Spring has officially started (I think…), it will most likely be a few weeks until British asparagus appears.

I’m definitely looking forward to then but in the meantime was very happy to spot another of my seasonal favourites at the farmers’ market a couple of Sundays ago – purple sprouting broccoli! It was a rainy day and I had a hood up but the bright violet florets caught my attention and a bagful made its way home with me and into lunch!

Purple Sprouting Broccoli

If you haven’t had PSB before, it’s a little sweeter than regular Calabrese broccoli and you can eat the whole lot, leaves and all. Just trim off any tougher ones and woody stems.

Puy lentils - the best!

Lentils are always reliable and cook nice and quickly so this meal came together in a flash. I mixed the lentils with a simple, lemony vinaigrette and plenty of herbs to keep things fresh and then topped them with steamed broccoli and salty crumbled almond feta.

For the feta, I used my Baked Cashew Cheese recipe but substituted blanched almonds for the cashews – both work nicely.

Purple Sprouting Broccoli & Puy Lentil Salad w/Almond Feta & Mint | coconutandberries.com

This is one of those great salads which holds up really well for a couple of days in the fridge and is perfect for lunchboxes too. 

Purple Sprouting Broccoli & Puy Lentil Salad w/Almond Feta & Mint | coconutandberries.com

If you haven’t made any nut cheese in advance, another tasty option is to sprinkle some capers over the salad instead. They’ve got a salty kick to them so have a similar effect to the nut cheese.

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Purple Sprouting Broccoli & Puy Lentil Salad w/Almond Feta & Mint

Serving Size: 2-3 Servings

Ingredients

    Salad:
  • 3/4 C Puy lentils
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • Approx 150g Purple sprouting broccoli OR Asparagus, woody ends removed
  • 1/3 C finely chopped red onion
  • ½ C roughly chopped herbs (mint+ parsley)
  • Almond Feta, crumbled
  • Dressing:
  • 1 ½ Tbsp lemon
  • 1 ½ Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Maple syrup
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • Salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse the lentils and place in a medium pan with the bay leaf and plenty of water. Cook for 20-25 minutes, or until tender but not mushy. Drain and leave to cool.
  2. Steam the purple sprouting broccoli or asparagus for a couple of minutes. It should be bright green and still quite firm. Rinse in cold water to stop further cooking.
  3. Whisk together the dressing ingredients and toss with the lentils, red onion and herbs.
  4. Top the lentil salad with the steamed broccoli and almond feta.
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Purple Sprouting Broccoli & Puy Lentil Salad w/Almond Feta & Mint | coconutandberries.com

 

P.S. You can definitely swap out the PSB for asparagus when it arrives!

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Comments

  1. Ricki says

    March 27, 2015 at 5:40 pm

    Perfect spring salad! And I really (REALLY) need some springtime in my life. 😉 Looks totally delicious!

    • Coconut and Berries says

      March 29, 2015 at 10:55 am

      Thanks Ricki! I can’t believe you’re still sub-zero. It’s warmed up a lot here, even if it’s been pretty rainy all week…

  2. Sharon @ Bit of the Good Stuff says

    March 27, 2015 at 5:56 pm

    Hey Emma! So lovely to see you back here ♥ Now the weather’s warming up, this is just the kind of food I’m craving. I’m really looking forward to asparagus season, but more than happy to settle for the pretty purple sprouting broccoli right now 😀

    • Coconut and Berries says

      March 29, 2015 at 10:56 am

      I’m about to head to the farmers’ market now and am wondering if there’ll be any asparagus today! But yes, purple sprouting is just as delicious!

  3. Ana says

    March 27, 2015 at 6:40 pm

    I love purple sprouted broccoli! It’s the best- and I’m sure it will go so well with the other ingredients in this salad!

    • Coconut and Berries says

      March 29, 2015 at 10:56 am

      Glad you’re a fan too Ana!

  4. The holistic Herbivore says

    March 27, 2015 at 11:47 pm

    Looks delicious!!! I am such a fan of lentils!

    • Coconut and Berries says

      March 29, 2015 at 10:57 am

      Me too! I could eat them every day I think. I love how versatile they are - not to mention healthy and easy to cook!

  5. Elsa | the whinery says

    March 28, 2015 at 6:12 pm

    Looks wonderful, warm and delicious! I’ve never had PSB so now I’m intrigued :)

    • Coconut and Berries says

      March 29, 2015 at 10:58 am

      Oh you’re missing out! It’s lovely. Definitely keep an eye out for it.

  6. Caitlin says

    March 30, 2015 at 12:42 pm

    purple sprouting broccoli look so delicate and delicious. i hope i can find some at the farmer’s market!

    • Coconut and Berries says

      April 1, 2015 at 12:13 pm

      Isn’t it pretty?! It’s peak season for it here.

  7. Anna says

    March 30, 2015 at 1:03 pm

    love this!! I’m such a brocoli lover hahah

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    • Coconut and Berries says

      April 1, 2015 at 12:13 pm

      Broccoli forever! <3

  8. Joey says

    April 8, 2015 at 11:36 am

    While asparagus is definitely by favourite spring veggie by a country mile, PSB is a pretty close favourite. I’ve been binging on it while it’s cheap at the market. I love the almond feta-PSB combo here. Definitely going to have to try this one at home.

    • Coconut and Berries says

      April 9, 2015 at 1:08 pm

      Likewise! I can get it pretty cheap at my local market too thankfully :)

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