Mediterranean Lentil Salad

Serving Size: 10 people

This recipe is courtesy of dietician Karin Adoni, and comes from her cookbook Clean Diet by Karin Adoni Company. Lentils are a staple legume in many cultures around the world, and in this recipe Karin combines it with a lemon honey-Dijon dressing for a delicious Mediterranean inspired salad.

Recipe by: Karin Adoni Ben-David

Cook Times

Active Prep20

Hands-On Cook0

Hands-Off Cook20

Passive0

Total Time40

Recipe Serving Size10 people

Cooking Tools Required

Colander, Cutting board, Kitchen towels, Measuring cups and spoons, Mixing bowls, Mixing spoon, Saucepan, Sharp Knives, Top Stove

Ingredients

2 cup lentils brown or green - Umbrian recommended
4 cup water

For the dressing:

2 lemon juiced and zested, for 1/4 cup juice and 1 teaspoon zest
1 clove garlic minced
1 shallot small, minced
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

For the salad:

1/2 cup yellow bell pepper sliced
1/3 cup red onion sliced into thin rings
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
1 tomato sliced
1 bunch fresh basil whole leaves, optional

Instructions

Add water and lentils to a medium saucepan. Bring to a fast boil then reduce heat to low. Cook, loosely covered, until lentils are tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and allow to cool.
Meanwhile, prep the salad ingredients and place in a large bowl. Whisk together all the dressing ingredients.
Add cooled lentils to the bowl of salad ingredients and add some of the dressing, tossing to combine. Taste, adding more dressing and adjusting seasonings if needed.
Salad can be served immediately, warm, at room temperature, or chilled for serving later. If chilled, allow to set at room temperature at least 30 minutes prior to serving.
Store any remaining dressing in a sealed container in the refrigerator for separate use. Bring to room temperature and shake to recombine prior to using.

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