Lentil And Tomato Salad

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 500 g green lentils
• 1 large red onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 4 large italian-style peeled tomatoes
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Recipe

• 1 fry the onion in the olive oil until it is transparent. chop the tomatoes, removing seeds if you like.
• 2 add tomatoes to the onions in the pan.
• 3 drain the lentils and add to the pan.
• 4 cover the lentil mixture with cold water and bring to the boil.
• 5 reduce the heat, and simmer gently for 30 minutes or until the lentils are tender.
• 6 remove from heat.
• 7 season to taste with salt and freshly-ground black pepper.
• 8 in a bowl mix the parsley and vinegar.
• 9 stir in the lentil mixture slowly.
• 10 when cool, adjust the seasoning.
• 11 chill well.
• 12 drizzle the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over the salad before serving.