The recipe was a good way of using a lot of good ingredients and it has potential to be a very nice dish. I gave it three stars because the flavor was lacking, and I thought that broccoli was not the best choice (broccoli absorbs too much water). If I make it again, I would add even more cheese (I added a cup of jack and cheddar to this one); I would replace the broccoli with spinach, as some other cooks did; and I would season the lentils better while cooking,and add more salt in general. Finally, I would probably add some cheese to the top.

Reviewed On: Feb. 3, 2008

This is my staple salad--the one I can always pull out and have it be a hit. Over the years, I've made slight modifications--mostly in how I make the dressing (I add either a little honey or agave nectar to make the dressing a bit sweeter). Sometimes I add strawberries in the summer. A little coarse-ground pepper helps this salad too.

Reviewed On: Oct. 22, 2007

I forgot to buy the cheese, but even without it, my boyfriend raved about this salad, saying it was restaurant quality and the best I've made. I think he's biased because he loves artichokes, though! I did add a bit of sweetener to the dressing because I thought it was a little tart. Next time I will also add black olives because I love olives. It was very easy to make and it will become a part of my "salad repertoire."

Reviewed On: Feb. 16, 2004