LENTIL SUMMER SALAD

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By Marlene York
@atlantam48

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.

Rating:

★★★★★ 2 votes

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Serves:

4-6

Prep:

15 Min

Cook:

30 Min

Method:

Stove Top

Ingredients

1 c: green lentils (no need to soak)
2 Tbsp: finely chopped onions
1/4 c: each seeded/diced tomatoes and cucumbers
1/4 c: each seeded/diced green, yellow, red bell peppers
1/4 c: finely diced parsley
1/2 tsp: dried oregano
3 Tbsp: extra-virgin olive oil
3 Tbsp: fresh lemon juice
: salt and pepper to taste

Step-By-Step

1Wash 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.

2While lentils cook, dice all the vegetables, add to a bowl and toss with lemon juice. Set aside.

3Add 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.

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