Lemony Lentil Salad Food

LEMONY LENTIL SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan of boiling salted water, cook lentils until crisp-tender, about 15 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water to stop further cooking, and drain again.
• Meanwhile, in a medium bowl whisk together lemon zest, lemon juice, oil, mustard, and tarragon. Add drained lentils, bell peppers, and scallions; season well with salt and pepper. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

HALLOUMI WITH LEMONY LENTILS, CHICKPEAS & BEETS

Steps:

• Cook the lentils in a pan of boiling water for 20-25 mins or until just done. Meanwhile, squeeze the juice from one lemon into a bowl. Add the onion and scrunch together with a pinch of salt to pickle slightly. Set aside.
• Finely zest the remaining lemon and set aside for the halloumi. Squeeze the juice into a jam jar or jug. Add the oil with a pinch of seasoning and the capers - shake well and set aside. When the lentils are ready, drain and tip into a large serving bowl with the chickpeas. Toss with the dressing straight away, then toss through the beets, parsley, pickled onions and their juice.
• Heat a frying pan over a medium heat and fry the halloumi for 1-2 mins each side or until golden brown. Toss with the lemon zest, then place on top of your salad to serve.

LEMON LENTIL SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine 4 tablespoons oil, lemon juice, vinegar, sugar, mustard, thyme, salt, pepper and garlic; set aside. , In a medium saucepan, bring the water, lentils, bay leaf and remaining oil to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Remove from the heat. Let stand for 30 minutes; drain if necessary. Discard bay leaf. Add the tomato, parsley, onions and dressing; mix gently. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

LEMONY LENTIL SALAD

Steps:

• Put the lentils in a medium pot and cover with water by 1 inch.
• Add the bay leaf and garlic and bring to a boil.
• Cover and lower the heat so the lentils bubble gently.
• Cook until just tender but not burst, 20-30 minutes, checking occasionally to make sure there is always enough water at the bottom of the pan to keep the lentils from burning.
• Squeeze the juice from one of the lemons into a large bowl.
• Peel the other lemon and chop the segments roughly into small pieces, taking care to remove the seeds.
• Add the segments to the bowl along with the olive oil, capers, and chives.
• Sprinkle with a little salt and pepper and stir.
• Drain whatever water remains from the lentils and stir them into the dressing while still hot.
• Let rest, stirring occasionally to distribute the dressing, until they cool for a few minutes.
• Taste and adjust the seasoning and serve warm or refrigerate for up to several days.

LENTILS WITH LEMON

Steps:

• Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil and cook the lentils until tender, 20 to 45 minutes. Check often because the cooking time varies depending on the age of the lentils. Drain and set aside. In a medium-size non-reactive skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium-high heat, then cook the Swiss chard until it wilts, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove and drain off any liquid. Set aside. In the same skillet heat the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cilantro and cook until sizzling, 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Reduce the heat to medium, add the Swiss chard, drained lentils and water and cook for 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the lemon juice and pomegranate molasses and continue cooking until the lentils look mushy, about another 10 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl and drizzle a small amount of olive oil over it before serving.

MEDITERRANEAN LENTIL SALAD WITH LEMON-THYME VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• To make the salad, combine the lentils and water in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until tender but not mushy, about 20 minutes. Drain, place in a large bowl and let cool. Toss the tomato, olives, feta and celery with the lentils.
• To make the vinaigrette, whisk together the lemon juice, garlic and thyme in a medium bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil. Whisk in the salt and pepper. Toss the vinaigrette with the salad and season to taste. Divide among 4 plates, garnish with chopped parsley and serve.

LEMONY LENTIL SALAD WITH SALMON

Steps:

• Whisk lemon juice, dill, mustard, salt and pepper in a large bowl.
• Gradually whisk in oil.
• Add bell pepper, cucumber, onion, lentils and salmon; toss to coat.
• Per serving (1cup): 354 Calories; 18 g Fat; 3 g Sat; 12 g Mono; 31 mg Cholesterol; 25 g Carbohydrates; 24 g Protein; 9 g Fiber; 194 mg Sodium; 743 mg Potassium. 1 Carbohydrate Serving.
• Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 vegetable, 3 lean meat, 2 1/2 fat.
• MAKE AHEAD TIP: Cover and refrigerate for up to 8 hours.
• TIP: To cook lentils: Place in a saucepan, cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until just tender, about 20 minutes for green lentils and 30 minutes for brown. Drain and rinse under cold water.