LENTIL SUMMER SALAD
By
Marlene York
@atlantam48
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This is an excellent salad for picnics -- no mayo. Just as good at room temperature as it is cold.
I'm one of those cooks who uses what she's got. I will swap out cherry/grape tomatoes for regular tomatoes. If I don't have all the peppers, I add what I have. Just keep sizes uniform.
I haven't tried it, but adding some diced jalapeno would give it some kick.
I'm one of those cooks who uses what she's got. I will swap out cherry/grape tomatoes for regular tomatoes. If I don't have all the peppers, I add what I have. Just keep sizes uniform.
I haven't tried it, but adding some diced jalapeno would give it some kick.
Ingredients
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1 cgreen lentils (no need to soak)
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2 Tbspfinely chopped onions
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1/4 ceach seeded/diced tomatoes and cucumbers
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1/4 ceach seeded/diced green, yellow, red bell peppers
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1/4 cfinely diced parsley
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1/2 tspdried oregano
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3 Tbspextra-virgin olive oil
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3 Tbspfresh lemon juice
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·salt and pepper to taste
How to Make LENTIL SUMMER SALAD
- Wash and pick through green lentils. Add lentils to 1 1/2 cups water in saucepan. Bring lentils to boil. Cover and reduce heat to low. Cook gently for 25-30 minutes. Drain and allow to cool.
- While lentils cook, dice all the vegetables, add to a bowl and toss with lemon juice. Set aside.
- Add cooled lentils, extra-virgin olive oil, and oregano. Add salt and pepper to taste. Toss all ingredients to combine. Taste for balance in seasonings. Cover and refrigerate until ready to eat.
About LENTIL SUMMER SALAD
Course/Dish: Other Salads
Main Ingredient: Beans/Legumes
Regional Style: Greek
Dietary Needs: Vegetarian
Other Tag: Healthy
