LENTIL SALAD

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups dried lentils, picked over for stones
1 clove garlic
Juice of one lemon
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
4 plum tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
1 teaspoon dried basil
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring 1 quart of water to a boil. Season water and stir in lentils. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook lentils for 20-30 minutes or until just tender. The lentils should not be mushy. Drain off any remaining liquid.
  • Begin chopping the garlic clove and sprinkle with some salt. Using the flat side of the knife mash the garlic into a paste. In a medium bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and garlic paste. Whisk the olive oil into the lemon juice in a thin stream. Stir in the parsley, tomatoes, green pepper and basil. Gently mix in the drained lentils and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper

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