Lentil Salad with Orange Dressing
Source of Recipe
From Kim at Vegan-and-gluten free recipes
List of Ingredients
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, juicedRecipe
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.
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