Fresh Lentil Salad
Ingredients
green lentils1.5 cups
cucumber1
garlic3 cloves
juice of lemon1
mint1 Handful
olive oil6 servings
parsley1 Handful
onion1 medium
salt & pepper6 servings- onion0.5
Nutrition Facts
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Instructions
In a pot, place lentils, 1/2 yellow onion & garlic cloves with skin removed.
Cover lentils with water.
Bring to a boil, reduce flame & simmer for 25-35 minutes until lentils are tender - BUT NOT MUSHY.
It might be necessary to add a little more water during cooking process as lentils absorb the water.When lentils are tender drain.
Pick out onions & garlic, discard.Peel cucumber, slice lengthwise & remove seeds.
Dice into small pieces about the size of a lentil.
Dice the red onion to the same size as well.
Chop parsley & mint.
When lentils are cool, combine with above ingredients.Juice the lemon & combine with double the amount of olive oil (1 part lemon juice/2 parts olive oil) and dress salad.
Season with salt & pepper.
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