Hot Lentil Salad With Balsamic Dressing Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time15 Min
Ready In25 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings4
CuisineCourse
MethodVegetarian
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 175 g/6 oz Puy lentils, cooked
 Olive oil4 Tablespoon
 Onion1 Small, sliced
 Celery stick4 , sliced
 Garlic2 Clove (5gm), crushed
 2 courgettes (zucchini), trimmed and diced
 French Beans125 Gram, trimmed
 Red bell pepper1/2 To taste, deseeded
 Yellow bell pepper1/2 To taste, deseeded
 Dijon Mustard1 Teaspoon
 Balsamic vinegar1 Tablespoon
 Salt To Taste
 Pepper To Taste

Directions

MAKING
1) In a large mixing or serving bowl, place the lentils.
2) In a pan, saute the onion and celery in oil for 2-3 minutes until soft.
3) Stir in the garlic, courgettes and green beans and saute for a further 2 minutes.
4) Then, stir in the peppers and saute for 1 minute.
5) Stir in the mustard and the balsamic vinegar and mix well until warm.
6) Pour the warm vegetable mixture over the lentils and toss well to mix. Then sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste .

SERVING
7) Serve immediately in a nice plate or bowl.
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