Thursday 8 November 2012

Lemon lentil salad


INGREDIENTS 

5 tablespoons olive oil, divided

1 tablespoon lemon juice

2 teaspoons red wine vinegar

2 teaspoons sugar

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 garlic clove, minced

3 cups water

1 cup dried lentils, rinsed

1 bay leaf

1 large tomato, diced

1/2 cup minced fresh parsley

2 green onions, sliced



DIRECTIONS

In a small bowl, combine 4 tablespoons oil, lemon juice, vinegar, sugar, mustard, thyme, salt, pepper and garlic; set aside.

In a medium saucepan, bring the water, lentils, bay leaf and remaining oil to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Remove from the heat. Let stand for 30 minutes; drain if necessary. Discard bay leaf. Add the tomato, parsley, onions and dressing; mix gently. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

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