How to Make Green Lentils Salad
Ingredients:
For Salad
1 cup Aksoy green lentils, 3 cups hot water
1 English cucumber
1 bay leaf
1 red bell pepper
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 small red onion
1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
For the dressing:
2 teaspoons lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey or pure maple syrup
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions:
-In a large saucepan, combine the lentils, water, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil over medium high heat and then turn to low and cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until lentils are soft, but still slightly firm. Do not overcook or the lentils will be mushy.