Mediterranean Lentil Salad Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Lentil Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup lentils, green dried, you want to end up with 2 cups cooked; 2 cups water; 3 ounces sweet red bell peppers roasted, chopped, or you can roast yourself; 2 tablespoons onions finely minced; 2 cloves garlic medium, pressed; 8 tablespoons basil fresh chopped, about 1/2 cup; ⅓ cup walnuts coarsely chopped; 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh; 2 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin; 8 ounces dandelion leaves young, or or arugula, chopped, optional; 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper cracked to taste

Servings: persons

3/4 cup lentils, green dried, you want to end up with 2 cups cooked
2 cups water
3 ounces sweet red bell peppers roasted, chopped, or you can roast yourself
2 tablespoons onions finely minced
2 cloves garlic medium, pressed
8 tablespoons basil fresh chopped, about 1/2 cup
⅓ cup walnuts coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
2 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin
8 ounces dandelion leaves young, or or arugula, chopped, optional
1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
1/4 teaspoon black pepper cracked to taste

1
Wash lentils, remove any foreign matter, and drain.
2
Combine lentils, 2 cups lightly salted water in medium saucepan.
3
Bring to a boil.
4
Reduce heat, and cook at low temperature for about 20 minutes, or until lentils are cooked but still firm.
5
Cook gently so lentils don't get mushy.
6
When done, drain any excess water, and lightly rinse under cold water.
7
Continue to drain excess water.
8
Mince onion and press garlic and let sit for 5 minutes to bring out their hidden health-promoting benefits.
9
Place lentils in a bowl and add peppers, onion, garlic, basil, walnuts, vinegar and 2 tablespoons olive oil.
10
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
11
Marinate for at least 1 hour before serving.
12
Toss dandelion or arugula with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, salt and pepper.
13
Serve on plate with lentils.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup lentils, green dried, you want to end up with 2 cups cooked, 2 cups water, 3 ounces sweet red bell peppers roasted, chopped, or you can roast yourself, 2 tablespoons onions finely minced, 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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