Zesty Lentil Salad

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I can't wait to try this.....it sounds very tasty! It would make a great

side salad or a main meal with some crusty bread during the warm summer

months.

 

ZESTY LENTIL SALAD

 

1 12-oz. package, dry lentils, rinsed

6 C water

2 cloves garlic, peeled

2 bay leaves

1 C thinly sliced green onions

1 small green chili, chopped

1/2 C extra virgin olive oil

2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar

1 tsp. grated lime peel

2 Tbsp. lime juice

4 large cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp. ground cumin

Salt and pepper to taste

2 Tbsp. chopped parsley

 

 

In a large saucepan, combine the lentils, water, the two whole garlic cloves

and bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer until

lentils are soft (about 30 minutes).

 

When lentils are done, drain, discard garlic and bay leaves. Allow lentils

to cool.

 

Place the lentils into a large bowl and mix in onions and chili. In a mixing

bowl, combine the olive oil, vinegar, lime peel, lime juice, minced garlic

and cumin. Mix well with a whisk.

 

Pour the dressing over the lentils. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Allow to sit for an hour.

 

Enjoy!