Lentil Salad
This healthy Lentil Salad combines lentils with finely chopped red onions, green peppers, red peppers, cilantro and parsley. It's perfect to make ahead for lunch or to enjoy on the side with a piece of salmon or chicken.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups lentils
- 1 small red onion , finely chopped
- 1 small green bell pepper , finely chopped
- 1 small red pepper , finely chopped
- 1/2 cup cilantro , finely chopped
- 1/2 cup parsley , finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine rinsed lentils in a large pot with 4 cups cold water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook for about 15 minutes or until lentils start to soften but are still slightly firm.
- Remove from heat and rinse lentils in a colander under cold water.
- Combine lentils with the chopped peppers, cilantro and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper.
- Pour over the lentils and mix well.
- Serve.