Mercimek Salata or Lentil Salad
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Recipe type: Salad
Cuisine: Turkish
 
Mercimek Salata or Lentil Salad
Ingredients
  • 8 ounces Dried Lentils
  • 2 Teaspoons Salt (or to taste)
  • 1 Small Onion, finely chopped
  • 1 Small Tomato, chopped
  • ½ Cup Bell Pepper (preferably multi-colored), chopped
  • 2 Small Lemons, Juiced
  • ¼ Cup Olive Oil
  • 4 Tablespoons Pomegranate Molasses or Syrup (Nar Ekşisi)
  • ⅛ Teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 Handful Fresh Parsley (which is traditional but I used Cilantro), chopped
  • More Salt to taste
Instructions
  1. Boil the lentils with the salt for about 30-35 minutes or until tender but not mushy.
  2. In the mean time, chop the onion, tomato, pepper and Cilantro and set aside in a large serving bowl.
  3. Whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, pomegranate syrup, black pepper and a pinch of salt until well blended.
  4. When the lentils are cooked, drain them and allow to cool slightly.
  5. Combine the chopped vegetables, the lentils and the dressing until well combined. Afiyet olsun! Enjoy!
Recipe by In The Kitchen With April at http://www.inthekitchenwithapril.com/2013/04/mercimek-salata-or-lentil-salad.html