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spicy hana's red lentil salad

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Sherri Williams
Crestview, FL

This spicy, delicious and healthy side salad is good for any occasion. If you love Mediterranean Cuisine, you will love my side salad. I dedicate this to my spicy and beautiful friend Hana Clegg. Cooking with Passion, sw:)

(1 rating)
yield 6 -8
prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min

Ingredients For spicy hana's red lentil salad

  • 1 c
    red lentils
  • 1/2 c
    colorful grape tomatoes cut in 1/4's
  • 1/2 sm
    red onion, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp
    capers
  • 1 Tbsp
    italian parsley, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp
    mediterranean spice blend
  • 1/2 sm
    habanero pepper, finely chopped
  • VINAIGRETTE
  • 1/4 c
    tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • juice & zest of 1 lemon
  • 1
    garlic clove, grated
  • smoked sea salt to taste

How To Make spicy hana's red lentil salad

  • 1
    Add lentils and bay leaf to 3 cups of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes or until lentils are tender. Remove drain and cool.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, in a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine olive oil, lemon juice, zest, garlic and salt. Cover and shake until well blended. Add lentils and remaining ingredients to a mixing bowl. Pour vinaigrette in bowl and mix well. Transfer to a salad bowl and cover. Chill for at least 1 hour temperature. Bring to room temperature before serving.
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