MEDITERRANEAN LENTIL SALAD
Here's a summery lentil salad topped with tomatoes, roasted peppers and feta, garnished with hard-cooked eggs, anchovy fillets and good canned tuna. Studded with olives and sprinkled with oregano, it's a sort-of niçoise salad by way of Greece, an easy main course suitable for a picnic or a no-fuss make-ahead supper.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, weekday, salads and dressings, vegetables, main course
Time 1h
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Cook the lentils: Rinse and put in a medium saucepan. Cover with 4 cups water and add bay leaf, thyme sprig and a large pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat and simmer gently with lid ajar for 20 to 25 minutes, until lentils are tender. Set pot aside and let cool to room temperature.
- Put the potatoes in another saucepan, cover with water and add a heaping teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to brisk simmer. Cook about 15 minutes, until cooked through when probed with a paring knife. Drain and set aside. (If desired, use a paring knife to remove skins from potatoes while still warm.) Cut in halves or quarters.
- While lentils cook, make the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, stir together vinegar and garlic. Season with a good pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk in the oil. Taste and adjust. Stir in oregano.
- Put the cherry tomatoes in a bowl. Drain onion slices, and add to the tomatoes along with roasted pepper strips. Season with salt, then add half the vinaigrette (well whisked). Toss to coat.
- To assemble salad, drain lentils and transfer to a large low, wide bowl or platter and let cool for 10 minutes. Add remaining vinaigrette, sprinkle with a little salt and toss gently. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Top lentils with tomato-onion-pepper mixture. Arrange anchovy fillets, tuna (if using) and eggs on top. Sprinkle with mint and parsley. Arrange halved or quartered potatoes around the perimeter. Garnish with basil leaves, olives and feta. Sprinkle a pinch of oregano over the salad.
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Irfan Jatoi
[email protected]I love the Mediterranean flavors in this salad.
Johanna Stocker
[email protected]This salad is a great healthy option for lunch or dinner.
Khadija Omar
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
Magical Asthetics
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lentils, but I loved this salad. It's so flavorful and satisfying.
Mustajab Gg
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the combination of flavors.
Yitbarek Yigezu
[email protected]I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand.
Lutfa Rahman
[email protected]This salad is perfect for a potluck or picnic.
Nelisiwe Dlamini
[email protected]I love how colorful this salad is. It's so inviting.
Ibrahim kamas
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover lentils.
Mahima Gurung
[email protected]The lentils took longer to cook than the recipe said. I had to add extra water and cook them for an additional 15 minutes.
Noluvuyo Nolly
[email protected]I found the salad to be a bit bland. I would add more herbs and spices next time.
Samantha Hendricks
[email protected]The dressing is a bit too lemony for my taste. I would use less lemon juice next time.
QUEEN NAKIMULI
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's healthy, delicious, and easy to make. I highly recommend it.
Rehman Bukhari
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lentils, but this salad changed my mind. It's so flavorful and satisfying.
HB Tech and Islamic
[email protected]This salad is so versatile. I've made it with different types of lentils and vegetables, and it's always delicious.
Sunita Devi
[email protected]I added some chopped walnuts to the salad for extra crunch. It was a great addition.
M Oman
[email protected]The lentils were cooked perfectly, and the dressing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to make. It's perfect for a quick and healthy lunch or dinner.
Robbie M a x w e l l
[email protected]This is the best lentil salad I've ever tried! The flavors are amazing, and it's so healthy and filling.