Recipe of the Day: Lentil Salad

This filling and nutricious meal will feed a family four, and takes just 30 minutes from peparation to your plate! Note that this salad can be marinated in the fridge and tastes even better the second day. Just dont forget to add the avacado just before serving to avoid it turning brown.

Ingredients for the Lentil Salad

  • 250 g cooked lentils
  • 1 carrot
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 avocado
  • 1 cup cooked corn
  • 1 head of broccoli
  • 4-5 pickled cucumbers
  • 2 spring onions, finely chopped
  • Cooked red beans (optional)
  • A bit of dill
  • A bit of parsley

For the Dressing

  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 4 tbsp wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp mustard
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Instructions

  1. For the Lentils:
    • Parboil the lentils for 5 minutes, then drain and discard the water.
    • Boil the lentils again with fresh water, adding salt towards the end of cooking.
    • The lentils should be al dente to avoid becoming mushy when mixed.
    • If you are preparing a large quantity to store in the fridge for the following days, add the avocado and herbs just before serving to prevent oxidation.
  2. For the Salad:
    • Chop all the ingredients into small pieces and place them in a large bowl.
    • Whisk together all the dressing ingredients and pour over the salad. Mix well and serve.
    • This lentil salad can be marinated in the fridge. In that case, add the avocado and herbs just before serving.

Tips

  • Prepare a large amount of lentil salad and store it in the fridge; it will taste even better the next day.
  • Feel free to customize with seasonal ingredients or whatever you have in your kitchen.
  • The lentils can be leftover cooked lentils from a previous meal, but make sure to drain them well. Otherwise, cook the lentils until they are just tender.
  • The broccoli can be leftover from a previous meal; if it’s very fresh and tender, you can add it raw and finely chopped.
  • Use boiled carrot if you have some leftover, or you can grate raw carrot into the salad.

Enjoy your healthy and delicious lentil salad!

Source: Argiro Barbarigou