Lentil Salad With Chimichurri Sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 pound lentils
• chimichurri sauce:
• 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• salt to taste
• 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese, or to taste

Recipe

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


• place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. bring water to a boil. add lentils, cover, and steam, adding more water as needed, until tender, 30 to 35 minutes. transfer cooked lentils to a serving bowl.
• blend oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, and salt in a blender until well incorporated. add parsley and cilantro; pulse only long enough to incorporate the herbs.
• drizzle 3 tablespoons chimichurri sauce over lentils; add feta cheese to salad. toss to evenly coat. store remaining sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for another use.