Lentil Salad

Summary
There’s no need to soak dry lentils before cooking. That makes this quick recipe ready in just 20 minutes.
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- Prep time
- 20 min
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- Servings
- 6 Servings
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- Serving size
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1/2 cup
Ingredients
Ingredients
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lentils (sorted and rinsed)
- 1 cup
- 1 cup
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water
- 3 cup
- 3 cup
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garlic (sliced in half)
- 1 clove
- 1 clove
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green onion (sliced)
- 1
- 1
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green pepper (diced)
- 1/2 cup
- 1/2 cup
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grape tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup
- 1 cup
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Juice of 1 lemon
- 1
- 1
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olive oil
- 3 tbsp
- 3 tbsp
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black pepper
- 1/4 tsp
- 1/4 tsp
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parsley (dried)
- 1/4 tsp
- 1/4 tsp
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Directions
Directions
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Combine lentils, water and garlic in a pot over medium heat. Simmer for 15 minutes until the lentils are tender. Drain lentils and run under cold water. Discard the garlic.
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While the lentils are cooking, whisk together the dressing ingredients.
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In a salad bowl, add lentils, green onion, green pepper and tomatoes. Drizzle dressing over lentils and mix to combine. Refrigerate until serving.