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Lentil Salad Recipe

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Course Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword lentil

Ingredients

  • 1 small onion or shallot I prefer shallot
  • 1 whole cloves or ¼ teaspoon ground
  • ⅔ cup lentils uncooked ,rinsed
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 medium tomatoes
  • 6 green onions
  • ⅓ cup finely chopped fresh parsley divided
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 3 tablespoons of a high quality olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice
  • sea salt to taste
  • freshly ground pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Pierce the shallot or onion with the whole cloves.
  • In a large sauce pan combine clove-studded shallot, lentils, bay leaf, salt, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 25 minutes or until lentils are tender.
  • Drain lentils; remove and discard clove studded shallot and bay leaf.
  • While the lentils are simmering prepare other ingredients, chop tomatoes,green onions basil and parsley,(set aside half parsley for garnishment) and place in glass or ceramic bowl.
  • In a small bowl whisk together the lemon juice and vinegar. Add dressing to lentil and veggie mixture, gently toss together. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Garnish with remaining parsley.