GARDEN LENTIL SALAD

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Provided by Marianne Mays

Categories     Salad     Quick & Easy     St. Patrick's Day     Lentil     Spring     Bon Appétit     Ireland

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/4 cups lentils (about 8 ounces)
20 small cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup chopped trimmed radishes
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/3 cup chopped pitted brine-cured black olive (such as Kalamata)
3 tablespoons drained capers
8 tablespoons (about) olive oil
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
Chopped hard-boiled eggs

Steps:

  • Cook lentils in pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 20 minutes. Drain well. Place in large bowl. Mix in tomatoes, onion, radishes, parsley, olives and capers.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add pepper. Sauté until just tender, about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer to bowl with lentil mixture. Pour oil from skillet into measuring cup. Add enough additional oil to measure 1/2 cup. Whisk in lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Add dressing to salad; toss to coat. Mix in feta. Transfer salad to serving bowl or platter. Garnish with chopped hard-boiled eggs.

Navidu Keashan
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This is a great recipe! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Dezray Scott (Dezie)
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I'm not usually a fan of lentils, but this salad was amazing! The lentils were cooked perfectly and the vegetables and herbs were so flavorful.


Blessin Tate
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This salad is my new favorite! It's so easy to make and it's packed with flavor.


Jesan 999
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So delicious! I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit.


Julianah Kiryowa
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This was a great salad! I loved the combination of lentils, vegetables, and herbs. The dressing was also really good. I will definitely be making this again.


Cori Charleson
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful! The lentils add a nice hearty texture and the vegetables and herbs provide a nice crunch. I love that it's also really easy to make.


Sia Tali
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavors and textures. I will definitely be making this again.


Gary Brooker
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great! The lentils were cooked perfectly and the vegetables were crisp and flavorful. I especially loved the dressing, which had a nice tangy flavor.


Ritwick Sarkar
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This is my go-to salad recipe when I'm looking for something healthy and satisfying. The lentils make it filling and the vegetables and herbs add a ton of flavor. I love that it's also really easy to make.


Ronnie Hooker
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I've made this salad countless times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The lentils add a hearty texture while the vegetables and herbs provide a refreshing crunch and brightness. It's the perfect dish for a summer gathering.


Lilniz_diva Rodriguez
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the unique combination of lentils, vegetables, and herbs. I will definitely be making this again.