Lentil Salad
Submitted by: JustRightMenus
Servings: 10-12
Categories: lentils, salad, side dish
From the kitchen of:
Penzey's Spices recipe card found in store
Ingredients
2 c. dried lentils
1 TB olive oil
2 tsp Country French Salad Dressing mixed in 2 tsp water, optional - - I used Creamy Pepper Dressing mix
1/4 - 3/4 tsp salt - optional, to taste - use if not using salad dressing mix
2 oranges, peeled and sectioned
1 clove garlic, minced
2-3 TB lime juice (juice of 1 lime)
3 TB balsamic vinegar or flavored balsamic vinegar
1/4 c. minced red onion
1/2 tsp each grated orange and lime rind
1/4 c. currants or raisins
1 carrot, peeled and finely minced
1 red or yellow pepper, finely minced
lettuce - optional
Directions
Cook the lentils in gently simmering water until tender, 10-20 minutes, depending on how large the lentils are. Taste one if unsure - just like pasta! Drain well.
Place in a roomy bowl and add the remaining ingredients. Mix well to combine. Serve at room temperature or chilled on a bed of greens.