Broccoli Lentil Salad
Ingredients
- 1 cup green lentils cooked & cooled
- 2 cups broccoli
- 1/4 cup red onion chopped into small pieces
- 1 pkg craisins or raisins
- 1/3 cup peeled and chopped carrots
- olive oil
- lemon juice
- red wine vinegar
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- Place cooled lentils in a bowl. Set aside.
- Bring a small pot of water to a boil and drop in broccoli. Turn down heat to medium (a simmer) and cook broccoli 2-3 minutes until blanched. Drain well and chop fine. Add to lentils.
- Into lentil bowl toss in red onion, carrots and craisins. Mix until combined.
Notes
To cook lentils rinse 1 cup of green lentils. Add to 3 cups water (or broth) and bring to a boil. Add in a piece of lemon, bay leave or other herbs for flavour. Reduce heat, cover and simmer checking regularly until desired consistency is achieved (15-20 minutes). Remove from heat, season with salt & pepper and set aside to cool.