WARM LENTIL SALAD

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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

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1 cup red lentils, picked over and washed
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup each finely diced radish, red, yellow and green bell pepper
1/3 cup mustard vinaigrette
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley

Steps:

Bring the broth to a boil. Add the lentils and bring them back to a boil. again. Lower the heat and simmer, uncovered just until the color of lentils changes, about 6 or 7 minutes only.
If there is excess water, then drain it. Transfer the lentils to a bowl and add the diced radish, and differently colored bell peppers. When at room temperature, but still somewhat warm, dress with vinaigrette and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Right before serving, toss with the parsley and serve as a bed for the chili scallops.