lentil_salad 834 B

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  1. This is supposedly better the second day
  2. Some people added feta and/or cucumbers
  3. Ingredients:
  4. 1 cup dried lentils (preferably small French lentils)
  5. 1 large garlic clove, chopped
  6. 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  7. 3/4 lb tomatoes, diced (2 cups)
  8. 4 large scallions, thinly sliced (3/4 cup)
  9. 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
  10. 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
  11. 3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar, or to taste
  12. 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  13. 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  14. Preparation:
  15. Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan with lentils, garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon salt, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until lentils are just tender, 15 to 25 minutes. Drain in a large sieve, then transfer to a large bowl.
  16. Toss hot lentils with tomatoes, scallions, dill, basil, vinegar, oil, pepper, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste.