A recipe for Green Lentil Salad. Follow the simple recipe instructions for Green Lentil Salad shared by other home cooking experts.
Ingredients
1 lb. Imported French green lentils or brown lentils1 med. Onion, halved and stuck with 2 cloves
1 Garlic clove, peeled
1 Bay leaf
1/4 c. Red wine vinegar
2 Tbs. Extra-virgin olive oil
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
From Bistro Cooking by Patricia Wells (Workman).Rinse lentils and discard any pebbles. Place lentils, onion, garlic and bay leaf in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water by 1. Cover and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered until lentils are tender 25-35 minutes. Add liquid as needed; liquid should be absorbed when lentils are done. Discard onion garlic and bay leaf. Whisk vinegar oil and salt together in a small bowl. Pour over warm lentils and toss. Before serving season with pepper and additional salt if necessary. Serve warm. Makes 6-8 servings.
