Everyday Italian's Italian Lentil Salad

Italian Lentil Salad from Giada's Everydad Italian

• Ready In: 28 mins
• 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.