Mediterranean Style Roasted Red Pepper and Lentil Salad

Name: Mediterranean Style Roasted Red Pepper and Lentil Salad
Prep time: 1 h 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 Tbsps balsamic vinegar; 0 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 2 carrots, peeled and finely diced; 2 stalks celery, finely diced; 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard; 237 milliliters French green lentils; 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 118 milliliters finely chopped flat-leaf parsley; 5 Tbsps fresh lemon juice; 118 milliliters extra-virgin olive oil; 1 small onion, finely diced; 1 teaspoons sea salt; 2 smalls shallots, coarsely chopped; 710 milliliters cold water; 2 Tbsps white wine vinegar

Need a gluten free and vegan side dish? Mediterranean Style Roasted Red Pepper and Lentil Salad could be a great recipe to try. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 480 calories, 13g of protein, and 31g of fat. A mixture of balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard, , and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

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Toss red pepper halves with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

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Red Pepper

Olive Oil

Place them on a baking sheet and roast until the peppers are very soft and crisp at the edges, about 20 minutes. Allow peppers to cool, then dice into 1/4-inch cubes. Set aside in a large mixing bowl.

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Peppers

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Baking Sheet

Mixing Bowl

Combine lentils and cold water in a saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low, add a pinch of salt, and simmer, covered, until the lentils are just tender to the bite, about 20 minutes.

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Lentils

Water

Salt

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Sauce Pan

Remove from heat, drain, and cool.

Transfer cooled lentils to the mixing bowl.

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Lentils

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Mixing Bowl

Gently mix in the onion, celery, carrots, and parsley.

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Carrot

Parsley

Celery

Onion

Add 1/2 teaspoon sea salt and freshly ground pepper.

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Ground Black Pepper

Sea Salt

Combine the Dijon mustard, chopped shallots, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, and balsamic vinegar in a blender. Blend on High for 10 seconds. Gradually add olive oil and blend again until the dressing is fully emulsified and smooth.

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White Wine Vinegar