Lentil Salad with Orange Dressing

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Lentil Salad with Orange Dressing

 

 

250 g (9 oz) dried brown -OR- green lentils

1/4 cup olive oil

1 small red onion, finely chopped

1 large carrot, peeled, finely chopped

1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley

1 orange, rind finely grated, juiced

 

 

1. Wash and drain lentils. Place into a saucepan with 4 cups of cold

water. Bring to the boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low.

Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, or until tender. Drain. Rinse

under cold water. Transfer to a bowl.

 

2. Heat 1 tablespoon (4 tsp) of oil in a large non-stick frying pan.

Add onion and carrot. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes, or

until just tender. Stir into lentils with parsley and orange rind.

 

3. Combine orange juice, remaining 2 tablespoons of oil, and salt and

pepper, in a jug. Whisk with a fork to combine. Pour dressing over

lentil salad. Toss gently to combine. Serve.

 

 

Serve 6.