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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Cook the Lentils
Rinse the lentils under cold water and place them in a medium saucepan. Add 3 cups of water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until tender. Drain and set aside to cool.
- 2
Prepare the Shallots
Peel and thinly slice the shallots. In a small bowl, soak the sliced shallots in cold water for 10 minutes to mellow their flavor. Drain and set aside.
- 3
Chop the Vegetables
Dice the cherry tomatoes and cucumber into bite-sized pieces. Finely chop the fresh parsley and red chili, removing seeds if desired for less heat.
- 4
Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- 5
Combine the Salad
In a large bowl, combine the cooked lentils, shallots, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, and red chili. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine.
- 6
Serve
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
