ITALIAN LENTIL SALAD

Italian Lentil Salad image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 28m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

1 pound green lentils (recommended: Sabarot)
2 scallions, chopped
1 cup halved seedless green grapes
1 cup halved seedless red grapes
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1/2 cup coarsely chopped skinned and toasted hazelnuts
2 teaspoons lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (from 1 to 2 lemons)
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

For the Salad:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the lentils and cook until tender, stirring occasionally, about 18 to 20 minutes. Drain and let cool for 5 minutes. Place lentils and remaining salad ingredients in a large salad bowl.
For the Vinaigrette:
Place the lemon juice in a small bowl. Slowly add the oil, whisking constantly, until combined. Season with salt and pepper, to taste
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Fat 20 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 173 milligrams, Carbohydrate 61 grams, Fiber 14.5 grams, Protein 19 grams, Sugar 11 grams