GREEK LENTIL SALAD, MY WAY

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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...

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Categories     Other Salads

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 (250g) oz dry lentils
3 garlic cloves, cut in half
2 bay leaves
1 carrot, diced
2 small onions, finely chopped or 2-3 green onions, chopped
1 red or yellow pepper, diced
1 large tomato, peeled, seeded, squeeze dry & chopped
2 stalk(s) celery, diced or finely chopped
1 c parsley, chopped
1 tsp oregano
salt & pepper, to taste
DRESSING
1/4 c extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp white wine vinegar or balsamic
salt & freshly ground pepper

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.

Christy Smith
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5 stars!


mischa Smith
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This is a keeper recipe!


Ilya P
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I'll definitely make this again!


Kerisha Dhakal
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Refreshing and healthy!


Hlehle Gabanyane
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Delicious!


Pramitha Lakshani
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This 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
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This 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
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I'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
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This 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
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This 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
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I 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
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This 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
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This 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
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I'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
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This 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
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I 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
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This 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
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I 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
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This 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