Crispy Asian-Style Lentil & Lobster Salad

🥘 Ingredients

• baby lettuce
  2 unit
• bell pepper
  2 unit
• black pepper
• cooking oil
  4 tsp
• everything bagel seasoning
  2 tbsp
• fry seasoning
  2 tbsp
• lentils
  2 unit
• lobster tails
  1 lb
• mini cucumber
  2 unit
• olive oil
  2 tsp
• paper towels
• plum sauce
  1/2 c
• rice wine vinegar
  3.333 tbsp
• salt
• sesame oil
  ¼ tbsp
• shredded red cabbage
  8 oz
• soy sauce
  ⅔ tbsp
• wonton strips
  2 unit

🍳 Cookware

• baking sheet
• large bowl

1. 

   1

   Adjust rack to top position (top and middle positions for 4 servings) and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry produce. Drain and rinse lentils ; thoroughly pat dry with paper towels . TIP: This will help them crisp in the oven!

   lentils: 2 unit, paper towels
2. 

   2

   Toss lentils on a baking sheet with a large drizzle of cooking oil , fry seasoning , salt , and black pepper . (For 4 servings, divide lentils between two baking sheets; roast on top and middle racks, swapping rack positions halfway through.) Roast on top rack for ⏱️ 15 minutes . Remove sheet from oven and carefully give lentils a shake or stir; return to oven and roast until crispy, 5-10 minutes more. Remove sheet from oven and carefully give lentils a shake or stir; return to oven and roast until crispy, 5-10 minutes more.

   cooking oil: 4 tsp, fry seasoning: 2 tbsp, salt, black pepper
3. 

   3

   While lentils roast, trim and discard root end from baby lettuce ; chop leaves into bite-size pieces. Trim and halve mini cucumber lengthwise; cut crosswise into ¼-inch-thick pieces. Halve, core, and thinly slice bell pepper into strips; halve strips crosswise. In a large bowl , whisk together rice wine vinegar , plum sauce , 1 tsp soy sauce , ½ tsp sesame oil , a drizzle of olive oil , salt, and pepper (2 tsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, and a large drizzle of olive oil for 4 servings).

   baby lettuce: 2 unit, mini cucumber: 2 unit, bell pepper: 2 unit, rice wine vinegar: 3.333 tbsp, plum sauce: 1/2 c, soy sauce: ⅔ tbsp, sesame oil: ¼ tbsp, olive oil: 2 tsp
4. 

   4

   When lentils are done, remove from oven and let rest for a few minutes. Once lentils have rested, transfer to bowl with dressing. Add shredded red cabbage , lobster tails , lettuce, cucumber, bell pepper, half the everything bagel seasoning , and half the wonton strips ; toss until everything is evenly coated. Taste and season with more salt, pepper, soy sauce, or sesame oil as desired. Divide salad between bowls; top with remaining Everything Bagel Seasoning and remaining wonton strips. Serve.

   shredded red cabbage: 8 oz, lobster tails: 1 lb, everything bagel seasoning: 2 tbsp, wonton strips: 2 unit