GREEK LENTIL SALAD, MY WAY
This lentil salad is a favorite in my family. Either as a meal or as a salad. My husband sometimes adds capers &/or olives also. If there are leftovers (very rarely) it's a delicious addition to a green or mixed salad along with feta cheese. Tip: When buying dried lentils remember to always check the expiration date to make sure...
Provided by Maria *
Categories Other Salads
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. Pick through the lentils and remove any tiny stones that might be there. Pour the lentils into a colander and rinse under running water. Then pour in a saucepan with the bay leaves, garlic & carrots. Cover with cold water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 2. Reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until the lentils are tender. Then drain lentils, remove bay leaves and garlic (if desired). Rinse with cold water & set aside.
- 3. Chop onions, parsley & tomato. Dice celery stalks & red pepper, add to cooled lentils, add the oregano & gently toss.
- 4. For the dressing: mix the olive oil, vinegar with a dash or 2 of salt & pepper. Pour all the dressing over the salad and toss gently. Taste & add more salt & pepper if needed. Cover salad and chill.
- 5. When ready to serve place in a serving bowl, like I do or if serving guests place salad on a platter lined with lettuce or aragula leaves. drizzle a bit of olive oil & add feta cheese if desired.
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Christy Smith
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mischa Smith
mischa.smith@yahoo.comThis is a keeper recipe!
Ilya P
p_i18@hotmail.comI'll definitely make this again!
Kerisha Dhakal
kerisha.d64@hotmail.comRefreshing and healthy!
Hlehle Gabanyane
h_g21@hotmail.comDelicious!
Pramitha Lakshani
l_pramitha@gmail.comThis is a great recipe for a summer lunch or dinner. The lentils are cooked perfectly and the vegetables are crisp and flavorful. The dressing is light and tangy, and brings all the flavors together perfectly.
Namukose Erinah
n-e91@hotmail.comThis salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The lentils are a great source of protein and the vegetables add a nice crunch. The dressing is also really flavorful.
Aphelele Ntakana
aphelele.ntakana0@yahoo.comI'm not usually a fan of lentils, but this salad changed my mind. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the vegetables were fresh and crisp. The dressing was also really good.
Dogo Sillah
s71@hotmail.frThis is a great recipe for a healthy and satisfying meal. The lentils are a good source of protein and the vegetables add a lot of nutrients. The dressing is also really flavorful and helps to bring all the flavors together.
laboni suvo
labonisuvo@hotmail.comThis salad is delicious! The lentils are cooked perfectly and the vegetables are fresh and crisp. The dressing is light and flavorful, and it really brings out the flavors of the lentils and vegetables.
Fanie Duvenhage
duvenhage59@gmail.comI love this salad! It's so refreshing and healthy. The lentils are a great source of protein and the vegetables add a lot of nutrients. The dressing is also really flavorful.
Jenay Olivier
oj@gmail.comThis is a great recipe for a summer lunch or dinner. The lentils are cooked perfectly and the vegetables are crisp and flavorful. The dressing is light and tangy, and brings all the flavors together perfectly.
Bakiranze Samuel
s@gmail.comThis salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The lentils are a great source of protein and the vegetables add a nice crunch. The dressing is also really flavorful.
Agnes Raesetja
r.a@gmail.comI'm not usually a fan of lentils, but this salad changed my mind. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the vegetables were fresh and crisp. The dressing was also really good.
SUMAN MAHENDRAN
m_suman@hotmail.comThis is a great recipe for a healthy and satisfying meal. The lentils are a good source of protein and the vegetables add a lot of nutrients. The dressing is also really flavorful and helps to bring all the flavors together.
Dion miner
mdion40@aol.comI made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The lentils were tender and flavorful, and the vegetables were perfectly cooked. The dressing was also really good.
Agie Nsinungi
n_agie@gmail.comThis salad is delicious! The lentils are cooked perfectly and the vegetables are fresh and crisp. The dressing is light and flavorful, and it really brings out the flavors of the lentils and vegetables.
Siyabulela Lwabi
sl@yahoo.comI love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The lentils are a great source of protein and the vegetables add a nice crunch. The dressing is also really flavorful.
La Czek
la_c61@yahoo.comThis Greek lentil salad is a refreshing and healthy dish, perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. The lentils are cooked perfectly and the vegetables are crisp and flavorful. The dressing is light and tangy, and brings all the flavors together perfectl