Lentil Salad Recipe

Name: Lentil Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. dried lentils; 4 c. water; 2 onions, sliced; 8 whole cloves; 2 bay leaves; 2 whole garlic cloves; 2 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. liquid red pepper sauce; 3/4 c. oil; 1/3 to 1/2 c. red wine vinegar; 1/2 c. chopped parsley; 2 c. chopped celery; 1/2 c. chopped onion; salad greens; tomato wedges

Servings: persons

1 1/2 c. dried lentils
4 c. water
2 onions, sliced
8 whole cloves
2 bay leaves
2 whole garlic cloves
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. liquid red pepper sauce
3/4 c. oil
1/3 to 1/2 c. red wine vinegar
1/2 c. chopped parsley
2 c. chopped celery
1/2 c. chopped onion
salad greens
tomato wedges

1
In large saucepan, combine lentils, water, onions, cloves, bay leaves, garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon red pepper sauce.
2
Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer covered for 30 to 40 minutes, until lentils are tender.
3
Drain.
4
Add oil, vinegar, parsley, remaining 1 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/2 teaspoon red pepper sauce.
5
Mix well and cool.
6
Stir in celery and onion. Cover and chill several hours.
7
Turn into bowl lined with salad greens; garnish with tomato wedges.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 c. dried lentils, 4 c. water, 2 onions, sliced, 8 whole cloves, and more.

Yes, 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.

Lentil Salad

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