Everyday Italian's Italian Lentil Salad

Submitted by 897430

"Italian Lentil Salad from Giada's Everydad Italian"

 

• Ready In: 28mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• Salad

• 1 lb green lentil
• 1 cup halved green seedless grape
• 1 cup halved red seedless grapes
• 1 cup English cucumber, with skin
• 1⁄2 red bell pepper, diced
• 1⁄2 cup toasted chopped walnuts
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest

• Dressing

• 1⁄3 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1⁄3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• salt
• pepper

directions

1. For the Salad:

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

3. For the Vinaigrette:

4. Place the lemon juice in a small bowl. Slowly add the oil, whisking constantly, until combined. Season with salt and pepper, to taste
5. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss well.