SIMPLE LENTIL SALAD

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I adapted this recipe from my friend Marian and Woman's Day Encyclopedia of Cookery recipes. This is a great refreshing salad in the Summer.

Provided by Sweetiebarbara

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 Lentil Salad, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups lentils (dried)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 onion (whole, studded with the 2 cloves)
2 cloves (stud these into the onion)
1 bay leaf
6 scallions (chopped)
1 cup parsley (chopped)
2 tablespoons lemon juice (juice of 1 lemon)
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Wash lentils.
  • Add water to cover lentils, boil for 2 minutes.
  • Add whole onion (studded with cloves), salt, and bay leaf.
  • Remove from heat, cover, and let stand 1 hour.
  • Bring to boil and cover.
  • Simmer gently (to prevent breaking) for about 15 minutes (until tender, do not overcook).
  • Drain, remove bay leaf and onion, then cool.
  • Add scallions and parsley.
  • Whisk olive oil and lemon juice to make an emulsion.
  • Pour over lentil mixture and toss.
  • Chill and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.2, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 107.1, Carbohydrate 17.1, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 2.5, Protein 6.7

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