Warm Cucumber Tomato Lentil Salad With Balsamic Vinaigret Recipes

CUCUMBER TOMATO SALAD WITH BALSAMIC

Steps:

• Cut the cucumber into fourths the long way and then slice. (Be sure to peel if you aren't using an English one.)
• Cut the tomatoes into bite sized chunks.
• Chiffonade the basil leaves.
• Add the garlic, onion, 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, basil, and salt & pepper to the bowl. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar.
• Sprinkle the feta cheese over the top of the dish.
• Refrigerate until serving.

WARM CUCUMBER, TOMATO & LENTIL SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRET

Steps:

• Cook dry lentils until tender following package instructions, roughly 30 minutes.
• When tender, drain and place in large bowl.
• Add remaining ingredients.
• Toss well and serve warm.
• ENJOY!

TOMATO LENTIL SALAD

Steps:

• Cook orzo and lentils separately in boiling water. Drain (if needed) and allow to cool.
• Toss all of the ingredients together in a bowl and serve cold.

LENTIL SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Bring medium saucepan of water to boil. Add onion slice, 3 parsley sprigs and 1 minced garlic clove and bring to boil. Stir in lentils. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered until lentils are just tender, about 20 minutes. Drain. Discard onion and parsley.
• Stir oil, vinegar, mustard and remaining garlic in small saucepan over low heat until just warm (do not boil).
• Place warm lentils in bowl. Add chopped onion, chopped parsley and warm vinaigrette; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon salad into radicchio leaves; place 2 leaves on each of 4 plates. Serve warm or at room temperature.