Chunky Lentil Salad Recipe
Even a bar of chocolate cannot lift my spirits as well as this Chunky Lentil Salad. This Chunky Lentil Salad is never going to fail as an Appetizer. In my estimation, if one calls oneself a good cook, one ought to have a personal recipe of Chunky Lentil Salad, just like I do.
Summary
Ingredients
125g red lentils, rinsed and drained
2 tomatoes, chopped
3 tblspn chopped fresh parsley
3 tblspn Vinaigrette
2 tblspn olive oil
1 clove garlic, crushed
Salt
Directions
Place lentils in a bowl.
Add boiling water to cover.
Set aside for 15 minutes to soften.
Strain lentils through a sieve lined with a clean tea towel.
Squeeze as much moisture as possible from lentils.
Tip them into a bowl.
Stir in tomatoes and parsley.
Whisk vinaigrette, olive oil and garlic in a small bowl.
Add the dressing to lentil and tomato salad; toss fently.
Cover and set aside for at least 1 hour at room temperature.
Just before serving, add salt to taste.
Add boiling water to cover.
Set aside for 15 minutes to soften.
Strain lentils through a sieve lined with a clean tea towel.
Squeeze as much moisture as possible from lentils.
Tip them into a bowl.
Stir in tomatoes and parsley.
Whisk vinaigrette, olive oil and garlic in a small bowl.
Add the dressing to lentil and tomato salad; toss fently.
Cover and set aside for at least 1 hour at room temperature.
Just before serving, add salt to taste.
