Warm Lentil Salad with Walnuts Recipe

Warm Lentil Salad With Walnuts Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

• 1 cup green lentils, picked over, rinsed and drained
• 1 medium shallot, halved
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
• 1/3 cup chopped toasted walnuts
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Method

1. Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil
2. Add the lentils and return to a boil, then reduce the heat to low
3. Cover and cook until lentils are tender, about 45 minutes
4. In a blender or food processor, mince the shallot and garlic
5. Add the vinegar, mustard, oil, oregano, salt and black pepper and process until well blended
6. Set aside
7. When the lentils are tender, drain well and transfer to a serving bowl
8. Add the bell pepper, walnuts, onion and parsley
9. Add enough dressing to coat and toss gently to combine
10. Serve warm

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