Tangy Mung Bean Salad

Food & Wine.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb  dried  mung beans
• 1⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus
• 2  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1⁄4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2  medium garlic cloves, minced
• 1  tablespoon pomegranate molasses
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pomegranate molasses
• 1⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
•  salt
• 8  scallions, thinly sliced
• 2  red bell peppers, cut into 1/4-inch dice
• 1  cup  chopped flat leaf parsley
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped mint leaf
• 2  tablespoons  chopped dill

Directions

1. In a saucepan of boiling water, add the mung beans and bring back to a boil.
2. Simmer over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender, 30 minutes. Drain and let cool.
3. In a large bowl, mix the olive oil with the lemon juice, minced garlic, pomegranate molasses and crushed red pepper; season with salt.
4. Add the drained mung beans, sliced scallions, red bell peppers, parsley, mint and dill to the dressing and toss well.
5. Season the dressing with salt. Serve the salad at room temperature or slightly chilled.