Salata Adas Garlicky Lebanese Lentil Salad Recipes

SALATA ADAS (GARLICKY LEBANESE LENTIL SALAD)

Steps:

• Bring lentils and 3 cups water to a boil in a 2-qt saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until lentils are tender, about 35 minutes. Drain lentils and set aside.
• Heat 2 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until soft, 7-8 minutes. Remove pan from heat and whisk in remaining oil, lemon juice, cumin, and allspice.
• Pour the garlic mixture over lentils. Add onion, parsley and mint and season the lentils with salt and pepper; toss to combine. Serve lentils at room temperature.

LEBANESE LENTIL SALAD

Steps:

• In saucepan, bring lentils and water to a boil, cook 30 minutes until tender, drain.
• Add pepper, onion and mint.
• Refrigerate at least 30 minutes or until ready to serve.
• Just before serving, add oil, lemon juice, garlic and feta.
• toss and serve.

TURKISH LENTIL SALAD (ADAS SALATASI)

Steps:

• 1. Place the lentils and water in a large saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low; cover and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes or until cooked through. Do not over cook. Drain and rinse with cold water.
• 2. Heat the olive oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Add the onion and saute until just translucent. Add the garlic and cumin and saute for another 1 or 2 minutes.
• 3. Place the lentils in a large bowl and add the onions and garlic. Stir in the lemon juice, parsley, salt and pepper. Set aside for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to marry.
• 4. Adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Place the lentil salad in a serving bowl and garnish with tomatoes, eggs, black olives, and cheese. Serve at room temperature.