Lentil and Tomato Salad
- Ready In:
- 1hr 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 8
- Serves:
-
4-6
ingredients
- 500 g green lentils
- 1 large red onion, finely chopped
- 1⁄4 cup olive oil
- 4 large italian-style peeled tomatoes
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
- 1⁄4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
directions
- Fry the onion in the olive oil until it is transparent. Chop the tomatoes, removing seeds if you like.
- Add tomatoes to the onions in the pan.
- Drain the lentils and add to the pan.
- Cover the lentil mixture with cold water and bring to the boil.
- Reduce the heat, and simmer gently for 30 minutes or until the lentils are tender.
- Remove from heat.
- Season to taste with salt and freshly-ground black pepper.
- In a bowl mix the parsley and vinegar.
- Stir in the lentil mixture slowly.
- When cool, adjust the seasoning.
- Chill well.
- Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over the salad before serving.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Scots LassCairo
United States