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Saturday, February 11, 2012

Greek style Lentil Salad

This is my version of this classic salad.

INGREDIENTS
  • 1/2 lb brown lentils
  • 1/2 lb feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 large tomato, seeded and diced
  • 1 large cucumber or two Persian cucumbers, seeded and diced
  • 1/4 red onion, minced
  • 1/2 c. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 c. balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar
PREPARATION

- Cook the brown lentils in generous water until barely done, about 15 minutes. Taste frequently to ensure that you don’t overcook them. Drain and remove to a 1 qt mixing bowl or storage container.

- Add half of the olive oil and vinegar to the lentils. Season generously with black pepper to taste. Mix gently. Chill until the lentils reach room temperature.

- Add the tomato, cucumber, feta cheese, the rest of the oil and vinegar and mix gently again.

- Chill for an hour or two before serving ..... if you can wait that long :-)

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