Italian Lentil Salad

Easy · 14 ingredients — shared from Reciquest

4 servings · Easy

Ingredients

• 1/3 c fresh lemon juice (from 1-2 lemons)
• 1/3 c extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 # green lentils (recommended: Sabarot)
• 2 scallions, chopped
• 1 c halved seedless green grapes
• 1 c halved seedless red grapes
• 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 1/2 c coarsely chopped skinned and toasted hazelnuts
• 2 tsp lemon zest (from about two lemons)

Instructions

Salad

1. Bring large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
2. Add lentils and cook until tender, stirring occasionally, about 18-20 minutes.
3. Drain and let cool for 5 minutes.
4. Place lentils and remaining salad ingredients in a large salad bowl.

Vinaigrette

5. Place lemon juice in small bowl.
6. Slowly add oil, whisking constantly, until combined.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Pour over salad and toss.

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