GARDEN LENTIL SALAD

Garden Lentil Salad image

Provided by Marianne Mays

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/4 cups lentils (about 8 ounces)
20 small cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup chopped trimmed radishes
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/3 cup chopped pitted brine-cured black olive (such as Kalamata)
3 tablespoons drained capers
8 tablespoons (about) olive oil
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
Chopped hard-boiled eggs

Steps:

Cook lentils in pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 20 minutes. Drain well. Place in large bowl. Mix in tomatoes, onion, radishes, parsley, olives and capers.
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add pepper. Sauté until just tender, about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer to bowl with lentil mixture. Pour oil from skillet into measuring cup. Add enough additional oil to measure 1/2 cup. Whisk in lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Add dressing to salad; toss to coat. Mix in feta. Transfer salad to serving bowl or platter. Garnish with chopped hard-boiled eggs.