Memorial Day Recipes

Lentil Salad

Lentil Salad

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This warm salad is perfect after an exhausting day.

Shared by svenetos

Serving Size / Yield

8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. lentils, rinsed
  • 2 unpeeled garlic cloves
  • 3 sprigs thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • salt
  • 1/3 C. olive oil
  • 3 Tbs. red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
  • pepper
  • 1 sm. red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 C. chopped parsley

Directions

Put the lentils in a large pot with cold water to cover by 1 inch. Add garlic and herbs. Bring liquid to a simmer and cook for 35 minutes. Add salt to taste and cook for 10 more minutes. Drain lentils and discard garlic and herbs. In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, mustard and salt and pepper to taste. Add the lentils, onion and parsley. Mix well and serve.

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