LENTIL SALAD WITH CHIMICHURRI SAUCE

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Steamed lentils mixed with a chimichurri sauce. This recipe, I discovered, is quite good in many ways. It is a favorite in our home on baked Yukon gold potatoes or stuffed in a whole wheat pita with sliced cucumbers. You will most likely find a favorite way to enjoy this healthy, high-fiber salad.

Provided by Kim luvscooking

Categories Salad Beans Lentil Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 pound lentils
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
salt to taste
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese, or to taste

Steps:

Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add lentils, cover, and steam, adding more water as needed, until tender, 30 to 35 minutes. Transfer cooked lentils to a serving bowl.
Blend oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, and salt in a blender until well incorporated. Add parsley and cilantro; pulse only long enough to incorporate the herbs.
Drizzle 3 tablespoons chimichurri sauce over lentils; add feta cheese to salad. Toss to evenly coat. Store remaining sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for another use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430.5 calories, Carbohydrate 30.2 g, Cholesterol 2.1 mg, Fat 29.2 g, Fiber 11.7 g, Protein 13.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 34.9 mg, Sugar 2.8 g