Italian Lentil Salad

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Ingredients

  • For the Salad:

  • 450g green lentils such as puy
  • 2 spring onions, chopped
  • 20 seedless green grapes, halved
  • 20 seedless red grapes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
  • 1 red pepper, seeded and diced

  • For the Vinaigrette:

  • 75ml fresh lemon juice (from 1 to 2 lemons)
  • 75ml extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Use imperial measurements

Method

How to make Italian Lentil Salad

In a large pan of boiling, salted water cook the lentils until tender, stirring occasionally, about 18 to 20 minutes. Drain and let cool for 5 minutes.

Transfer the cooked lentils a serving bowl and add the spring onions, grapes, cucumber and red pepper.

To make the Vinaigrette: Place the lemon juice in a small bowl and slowly add the oil, whisking constantly, until combined. Season with the salt and pepper, to taste Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss well. Serve at once.

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