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V Mediterranean Lentil Salad
From WHfoods.org; preparation: 20 minutes; cooking time: 25 minutes; chill: 1 hour; serves 4
3/4 cup dried green lentils (you want to end up with 2 cups cooked)
2 cups water
3 oz canned/jar roasted bell peppers*, chopped
2 TBS finely minced onion
2 medium cloves garlic, pressed
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1/3 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
3 TBS balsamic vinegar
2 TBS + 2 TBS extra virgin olive oil
Salt and cracked black pepper to taste
1 TBS fresh lemon juice
1 bunch young dandelion leaves or arugula, chopped
* If you prefer, you can roast the bell peppers yourself
Directions: Wash lentils, remove any foreign matter, and drain. Combine lentils and 2 cups lightly salted water in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and cook at low temperature for about 20 minutes, or until lentils are cooked but still firm. Cook gently so lentils don't get mushy. When done, drain any excess water, and lightly rinse under cold water. Continue to drain excess water. Place lentils in a bowl and add peppers, onion, garlic, basil, walnuts, vinegar, and 2 TBS olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Marinate for at least 1 hour before serving. Toss dandelion or arugula with 2 TBS olive oil, 1 TBS lemon juice, salt and pepper. Serve on plate with lentils.