Ingredients for - Red Lentil Salad with Fresh Herbs
How to cook deliciously - Red Lentil Salad with Fresh Herbs
1 . Stage
Bring vegetable stock to a boil in a saucepan and add drained lentils. Stir and reduce to a simmer. Simmer uncovered, for 7 to 8 minutes. Lentils will be slightly undercooked. Drain, and allow to cool, about 30 minutes.
2 . Stage
Place cooled lentils in a large mixing bowl and add minced fresh parsley and mint. Add white parts of the green onions, reserving the chopped greens for the garnish. Add tomatoes.
3 . Stage
Combine extra-virgin olive oil and zest and juice of a lemon in a small bowl. Stir to combine, then pour over the salad and toss. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, before serving.
4 . Stage
Before serving, taste and add salt, if desired. Garnish with reserved chopped green tops of green onions.