Salad
Mediterranean Lentil Salad
This beautiful lentil salad made with brown lentils and carrots is full of refreshing flavors and textures thanks to the addition of crunchy celery, red onion, and a bright and tangy lemon dressing.
23 min
Prep Time
2 hr 53 min
Cook Time
Medium
Level
10
Servings
This beautiful lentil salad made with brown lentils and carrots is full of refreshing flavors and textures thanks to the addition of crunchy celery, red onion, and a bright and tangy lemon dressing.
Ingredients
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1 cup dry brown lentils
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1 cup diced carrots
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1 cup red onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 bay leaf
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½ teaspoon dried thyme
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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½ cup diced celery
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¼ cup chopped parsley
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1 teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
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¼ cup olive oil
Method
- Combine lentils, carrots, onion, garlic, bay leaf, and thyme in a saucepan. Add enough water to cover by 1 inch; bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes or until lentils are tender but not mushy.
- Drain lentils and vegetables and remove bay leaf. Add olive oil, lemon juice, celery, parsley, salt and pepper. Toss gently to mix and serve at room temperature.
