Mediterranean Lentil Salad Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Lentil Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup lentils; 4 cups water; 2 bay leaves; 1/2 teaspoon thyme; 2 garlic cloves, peeled; 1/3 cup sun-dried tomato, not packed in oil; boiling water; 1/2 cup celery, diced; 1/2 red bell pepper, diced; 1/4 cup red onion, minced; 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped; Dressing; 1/3 cup olive oil; 3 tablespoons vinegar; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; salt & freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup lentils
4 cups water
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon thyme
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/3 cup sun-dried tomato, not packed in oil
boiling water
1/2 cup celery, diced
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup red onion, minced
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Dressing
1/3 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
salt & freshly ground black pepper

1
Rinse the lentils. In a medium saucepan, bring the lentils, 4 c water, bay leaves, thyme, and garlic to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
2
While the lentils are simmering, cover the sun-dried tomatoes with boiling water in a heatproof bowl and set aside. Combine the celery, peppers, onions, and parsley in a large bowl. In a separate small (non-metallic) bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients until smooth. When the sun-dried tomatoes have softened, drain them and mince. Add to the chopped vegetables.
3
Drain the lentils and discard the bay leaves. Let cool, then remove the garlic, mash it, and mix it back into the lentils. Toss the lentils with the vegetables and dressing, and adjust the seasonings if necessary.
4
Serve immediately, or cover and chill to serve later.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup lentils, 4 cups water, 2 bay leaves, 1/2 teaspoon thyme, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean 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.

Mediterranean Lentil Salad

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