GARDEN LENTIL SALAD

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Provided by Marianne Mays

Categories     Salad     Quick & Easy     St. Patrick's Day     Lentil     Spring     Bon Appétit     Ireland

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.

Snem Louis
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Chantell Strong
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I love that this salad is so versatile. I can add or remove ingredients to suit my taste.


Meheraz Hossein
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The lemon-tahini dressing is the perfect complement to the lentils and vegetables.


Shadrack Amani
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This is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for a summer picnic.


Khloe Cruz
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover lentils.


Brian Langschwager
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I would definitely recommend this salad to anyone who is looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy lentils.


Jeetu Chhetri
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious lunch or dinner.


Komal Ahmed
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I've made this salad several times and I'm always happy with the results.


Thomas K
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This salad is a perfect side dish for grilled chicken or fish.


Mohamed Ehab
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I love the colorful presentation of this salad.


STEPHEN MWANGANGI
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Jade Baverstock
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I'm not a big fan of lentils, but this salad changed my mind. It's so good!


MOHAMMED ABUKARI
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This is a great salad to make ahead of time. It's even better the next day!


Alcapoon Titu
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Mindy Guyer Whiteman
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This salad is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the addition of the lemon-tahini dressing.


Mohammed Haitham
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I've been making this salad for years and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover lentils.


Nadiya Ahmed
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This lentil salad is a keeper! The combination of lentils, vegetables, and herbs is delicious and refreshing.