Greek Lentil Salad

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 cup dry green lentils or 1 cup brown lentils, picked over and rinsed
• 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup cucumber, diced
• 1 cup green onion, chopped
• 1/3 cup fresh dill, chopped
• 1 small garlic clove, peeled
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 place lentils in saucepan and cover with water. bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low and cook, partially covered, 25 to 30 minutes, or until lentils are tender but not mushy. drain.
• 2 to make dressing: place garlic clove on cutting board. sprinkle with salt. mash into paste with side of chef's knife. transfer to bowl. whisk in oil, lemon juice and pepper.
• 3 to make salad: toss lentils in dressing. cool to room temperature. stir in cherry tomatoes, cucumber, green onions and dill.