I tried to duplicate this light, refreshing salad that my Tunisian in-laws make. I put my own 'twist' on this with the addition of lemon zest. Using colorful vegetables makes for a light salad with a beautiful presentation. Garnish with sliced hard-boiled eggs and serve with crusty baguettes.
Provided by TUNISIANSWIFE
Categories Salad Beans Lentil Salad Recipes
Time 1h55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Bring the water and salt to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Pour the lentils into the water while stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the lentils are tender but still hold their shape, about 30 minutes. Drain well.
- Transfer the lentils to a mixing bowl and stir in the garlic, seeded tomatoes, red onion, green bell pepper, and chile pepper. Add the juice of 1 lemon plus 1 teaspoon of the zest. Mix in the shredded carrot, olives, and cilantro.
- Season with salt and black pepper, and drizzle with olive oil; mix well. Refrigerate for at least an hour to allow the flavors to blend.
- Before serving, mix the salad again and add more lemon juice or olive oil if needed. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with sliced eggs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 430.9 calories, Carbohydrate 44.8 g, Cholesterol 106 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 20.2 g, Protein 19.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 343.7 mg, Sugar 5.3 g
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Cherry Lengees
[email protected]I would not recommend this lentil salad.
Rupesh Sahani
[email protected]This salad is not worth the effort.
Anthony Montiel Eseroma
[email protected]I found this salad to be a bit bland.
Malik SB
[email protected]The lentils were a bit undercooked for my liking.
shabana jabeen
[email protected]This salad is a bit too tangy for my taste.
Deepak fun memorable
[email protected]I highly recommend this lentil salad. It's a delicious and healthy side dish.
Sajjad Ali Sajjad Ali Solangi
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fiber.
Andrea Preilis
[email protected]I love the combination of lentils and vegetables in this salad.
cameron wesley
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's always delicious.
Ammar Ashraf
[email protected]I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover lentils.
Rai Bishwa jit
[email protected]This salad is the perfect summer side dish. It's light and refreshing, and it goes well with grilled chicken or fish.
Afrinsiam Siam
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of lentils, but this salad changed my mind. The lentils are so tender and flavorful.
Asahday Cooper
[email protected]This is a great recipe for meal prep. I make a big batch on the weekend and eat it throughout the week for lunch.
Ethen
[email protected]I love that this salad is so versatile. I've added different vegetables and herbs depending on what I have on hand.
Jay-Man
[email protected]This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. The lentils are perfectly cooked and the dressing is tangy and delicious.
George Atta Kofi snr
[email protected]I've been making this lentil salad for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dish to bring to a picnic or party.
Atiqa Baby
[email protected]This lentil salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the unique blend of flavors and textures.