Red Lentil And Watercress Salad Recipe

Name: Red Lentil And Watercress Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 1 cup red lentil; 2 carrots, diced; 1 onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely minced; 2 cups watercress, rough chopped; 2 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 1/4 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano (Greek if you have it); salt and pepper

Servings: persons

4 cups water
1 cup red lentil
2 carrots, diced
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
2 cups watercress, rough chopped
2 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 1/4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano (Greek if you have it)
salt and pepper

1
Place red lentils in a colander and pick out any stray bits. Rinse with water and drain.
2
Place lentils,in saucepan with water. Bring water to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Let lentils simmer 5 minutes then add onions, carrots and simmer an additional 10 minutes until lentils are tender. Drain but do not rinse the lentils, carrots and onion.
3
While the lentils are simmering whisk together the vinegar, oil, mustard and garlic in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4
Once the lentils are drained, add watercress and lentils to the dressing and toss until well coated.
5
Serve immediately.

142

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups water, 1 cup red lentil, 2 carrots, diced, 1 onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Red Lentil And Watercress 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.

Red Lentil And Watercress Salad

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