Red Lentil Salad

Name: Red Lentil Salad
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 79 milliliters balsamic vinegar; 237 milliliters Red Chief or regular brown lentils; 177 milliliters halved cherry tomatoes; 177 milliliters diced (1/4 in.) cucumber; 118 milliliters crumbled feta cheese; 118 milliliters chopped fresh basil leaves; 2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced; 177 milliliters thinly sliced green onions; 2 Tbsps olive oil; 8 servings Salt and pepper; 177 milliliters coarsely chopped red or yellow bell peppers

Red Lentil Salad might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe serves 8. One serving contains 162 calories, 8g of protein, and 6g of fat. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

Sort lentils and discard any debris. Rinse and drain lentils.

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Lentils

In a 2- to 3-quart pan, bring about 1 quart water to a boil over high heat.

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Water

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Frying Pan

Add lentils, stir to separate, and simmer, uncovered, just until they are tender to bite but not soft, 5 to 10 minutes for Red Chiefs, 20 to 30 minutes for regular lentils.

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Lentils

Drain.

Mix vinegar, oil, and garlic.

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Vinegar