Red Lentil Salad Recipe

Name: Red Lentil Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Red Chief or regular brown lentils; 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced; 3/4 cup coarsely chopped red or yellow bell peppers; 3/4 cup thinly sliced green onions; 3/4 cup halved cherry tomatoes; 3/4 cup diced (1/4 in.) cucumber; 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese; Salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup Red Chief or regular brown lentils
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
3/4 cup coarsely chopped red or yellow bell peppers
3/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
3/4 cup halved cherry tomatoes
3/4 cup diced (1/4 in.) cucumber
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Salt and pepper

1
Sort lentils and discard any debris. Rinse and drain lentils.
2
In a 2- to 3-quart pan, bring about 1 quart water to a boil over high heat. Add lentils, stir to separate, and simmer, uncovered, just until they are tender to bite but not soft, 5 to 10 minutes for Red Chiefs, 20 to 30 minutes for regular lentils. Drain.
3
Mix vinegar, oil, and garlic. Pour over warm lentils and gently mix. Let stand until cool.
4
Add bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, cucumber, basil, and feta cheese. Mix gently with lentils. Pour into a serving bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste.

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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: 1 cup Red Chief or regular brown lentils, 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced, and more.

Yes, Red 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.

Red Lentil Salad

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