Salata Adas Garlicky Lebanese Lentil Salad Food

SALATA ADAS (GARLICKY LEBANESE LENTIL SALAD)

Steps:

• Bring lentils and 3 cups water to a boil in a 2-qt saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until lentils are tender, about 35 minutes. Drain lentils and set aside.
• Heat 2 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until soft, 7-8 minutes. Remove pan from heat and whisk in remaining oil, lemon juice, cumin, and allspice.
• Pour the garlic mixture over lentils. Add onion, parsley and mint and season the lentils with salt and pepper; toss to combine. Serve lentils at room temperature.

TURKISH LENTIL SALAD (ADAS SALATASI)

Steps:

• Cook lentils over medium heat simmer covered 20-30 minute Do not overcook, drain and rinse with cold water.
• Heat olive oil in a saute pan over medium heat, add onion and cook until translucent, add garlic & cumin, cook another minute.
• Place lentils in a large bowl, add onions, cumin & stir in lemon juice, parsley, salt and pepper.
• Set aside for at least 30 minutes.
• Garnish with tomatoes, olives, cheese or cucumbers.

LEBANESE LENTIL SALAD

Steps:

• In saucepan, bring lentils and water to a boil, cook 30 minutes until tender, drain.
• Add pepper, onion and mint.
• Refrigerate at least 30 minutes or until ready to serve.
• Just before serving, add oil, lemon juice, garlic and feta.
• toss and serve.