Carol and Humphrey's Lentil Salad Recipe

Name: Carol and Humphrey's Lentil Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dried lentils; 3 cups water; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes; ½ cup olive oil; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon cumin; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ½ teaspoon chili powder; ½ teaspoon dry mustard; ¼ cup balsamic vinegar; 1 garlic clove, minced; ½ cup sweet pickle relish (Del Monte); 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 3 green onions, sliced

Servings: persons

1 cup dried lentils
3 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
½ cup olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon dry mustard
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
½ cup sweet pickle relish (Del Monte)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 green onions, sliced

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["Wash and drain 1 cup dried lentils.", "Place in pot with 3 cups water and 1 tsp salt and 1 tablespoons crushed red pepper.", "Bring to boil and boil hard for 3 or 4 minute (3 is good) Remove from heat and cover, let stand 45 minutes till tender but still firm.", "Drain lentils in sieve (to keep the crushed red pepper from going down drain.", ").", "HAVE READY the dressing which has been mixed in a big bowl.", "Toss the dressing with the lentils and chill.", "Serve chilled or room temperature with small halved pita breads.", "Carol's note: I sometimes add the oil last so as to reduce amount if it seems wise.", "Have made it without oil, it's quite good.", "Humphrey Johnson, author of recipe suggested garnishes: ""black olives, sieved hard boiled egg, parsley and whatever.""

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dried lentils, 3 cups water, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes, and more.

Yes, Carol and Humphrey's Lentil Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Carol and Humphrey's Lentil Salad

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