ITALIAN LENTIL SALAD

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Categories     Salad     Lentil     Boil

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound green lentils
2 scallions, white part only, chopped
1 cup halved seedless green grapes
1 cup halved seedless red grapes
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and diced
1/2 cup coarsely chopped skinned and toasted hazelnuts
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest (from 1 to 2 lemons)
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
1/3 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the lentils and cook until tender, stirring occasionally, 18 to 20 minutes. Drain and let cool for 5 minutes.
  • Combine the lentils, scallions, red and green grapes, cucumber, bell pepper, hazelnuts, and lemon zest in a large salad bowl.
  • Pour the lemon juice into a small bowl. Slowly add the oil, whisking constantly, until combined. Season the dressing with salt and pepper.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well.

wilberforce dosi
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This salad is a great base recipe. It's easy to customize with different vegetables, herbs, and dressings.


Bubba Dickinson
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I found the lentils to be a bit undercooked. I would recommend cooking them for a few minutes longer.


Dadiben wb
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This salad is a bit too tangy for my taste. I would recommend using less lemon juice in the dressing.


william Namaswa
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I'm not a big fan of sun-dried tomatoes, so I omitted them from the recipe. The salad was still delicious.


Dan Nabaasa
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover lentils. I always have a batch of lentils in my freezer for quick and easy meals.


Mdrideoy Alli
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I made this salad with brown lentils instead of green lentils and it turned out great. I also added some chopped walnuts for extra crunch.


Ravi kumar Paswan
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This is a great salad for meal prep. It holds up well in the fridge for several days.


Meroo Mhmaad
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I'm not a huge fan of lentils, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is amazing and the lentils are cooked perfectly.


Aqeel Armani
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This salad is packed with flavor and nutrition. I feel good about eating it.


md sayemhossain
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I love the vibrant colors of this salad. It's so inviting and refreshing.


Sindiswa Victoria Molobi
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and easy weeknight meal. The lentils cook quickly and the salad comes together in no time.


Polyqu3en
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavors and textures. I will definitely be making this again.


Nevi James
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This Italian lentil salad is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The lentils are cooked until they are tender and then tossed with a variety of fresh vegetables, herbs, and a tangy dressing. I especially loved th