Lentil Salad Recipe
Would you like to try an easy to make but great in taste Lentil Salad recipe? The goodness of lentils makes Lentil Salad a healthy treat. It is the good option for Low Fat diet followers. Lentil Salad can be prepared within 90 minutes. An assortment of fabulous flavors, the Lentil Salad recipe is one of those African dishes you simply shouldn't miss. Pamper everyone with Lentil Salad as Side Dish. I shall look forward to your comments on this recipe.
Ingredients
3/4 cup dried lentils
2 cups + 2 tablespoons water
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup chopped red pepper
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 clove garlic, chopped
1/4 cup chopped green onion
1/2 teaspoon marjoram
1/2 teaspoon ground thyme
1/8-1/4 teaspoon white pepper to taste (optional)
Parsley sprigs
Directions
GETTING READY
1) Rinse lentils to remove any foreign matter and drain well.
MAKING
2) In a medium saucepan, bring a mixture of lentils, 2 cups water and bay leaf to a boil.
3) Lower heat and cook, covered for 30 minutes gently just below boiling, until lentils are cooked but still rigid and do not fall apart.
4) In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons water and cook red and green peppers in it until vegetables soften and then keep aside.
5) Drain the excess liquid from lentils, removing bay leaf and then add in peppers while still warm.
6) Mix together vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, green onion, marjoram, thyme and white pepper.
7) Pour the dressing over lentil mixture and toss to coat well.
FINALIZING
8) In a serving bowl, place the salad and flavor with parsley.
9) Chill, covered in refrigerator for 1 hour or longer.
SERVING
10) Serve cold.
1) Rinse lentils to remove any foreign matter and drain well.
MAKING
2) In a medium saucepan, bring a mixture of lentils, 2 cups water and bay leaf to a boil.
3) Lower heat and cook, covered for 30 minutes gently just below boiling, until lentils are cooked but still rigid and do not fall apart.
4) In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons water and cook red and green peppers in it until vegetables soften and then keep aside.
5) Drain the excess liquid from lentils, removing bay leaf and then add in peppers while still warm.
6) Mix together vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, green onion, marjoram, thyme and white pepper.
7) Pour the dressing over lentil mixture and toss to coat well.
FINALIZING
8) In a serving bowl, place the salad and flavor with parsley.
9) Chill, covered in refrigerator for 1 hour or longer.
SERVING
10) Serve cold.
