Mahnke Family RecipesLebanese Lentil Salad
Given to my by my favourite Lebanese deli in NYC when I told them I was leaving the city. So simple I could have cried...
Ingredients
- 2 cans green lentils2 cans green lentils
- 1⁄2 whole red onion - chopped fine1⁄2 whole red onion - chopped fine
- 2 whole carrots - diced very small2 whole carrots - diced very small
- 1 whole lemon juice1 whole lemon juice
- 1⁄4 c / 48 g olive oil1⁄4 c / 48 g olive oil
- 1 t salt1 t salt
- 1 t pepper1 t pepper
This very simple salad takes minutes and tastes better after sitting for a couple of hours. It should be fairly lemony as you make it, but will mellow with time. You can also use puy or dried green lentils. Approximately 300 grams worth.
Method
- Mix ingredients.
- Taste for the correct amount of lemon juice, it will mellow over time.
- Let sit for 2-24 hours.
- Season to taste.
Servings
6