Fakes Salata (Lentil Salad)
Fakes Salata (Lentil Salad)
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| ~ Ingredients: ~ 1 bag of lentils ~ 1 200g of fresh cut green vegetables ~ 200 g of fresh green rocket ~ 1-2 onions finely chopped ~ 2 peppers finely cut in small cubes ~ 1/2 English cucumber cut in small cubes ~ 1/2 bunch parsley finely chopped ~ 1/2 bunch dill finely chopped ~ 1 carrot graded ~ 10 cherry tomatoes cut in half ~ 1 tsp of salt ~ Fresh basil and mint |
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| ~ Sauce Ingredients: ~ 1 mug of olive oil ~ 1/2 a mug of vinegar ~ 1-2 clove garlic graded ~ 1 tsp of salt |
~ The Ingredients for this recipe is for 5-6 servings or more. ~ Adjust ingredient amounts accordingly. |
| ~ Wash lentil under plenty of fresh running water. ~ Boil lentils in salted water for about 20-25 minutes or until they are soft. ~ Add 1 carrot and a piece of celery and thyme in the pot with the lentil while are boiling for the taste. ~ Remove the carrot, celery and thyme, drain and let them cool slightly. ~ Place cooked lentil in a bowl, and mix with chopped onion, graded carrots, chopped cucumber, peppers and chopped herbs (chopped parsley and chopped dill). ~ Prepare the sauce by placing them into a blender or a large mixing cup with a lid and mix well. ~ Pour the sauce over the entire lentil, vegetable mixture and mix well so the sauce can go everywhere. ~ In a large serving platter spread the fresh rocket, greens and cherry tomatoes around the platter. ~ Place the lentil mixture over the greens and spread them out evenly. ~ Sprinkle some salt over the lentil mixture and greens. ~ Garnish your Fakes Salata (Lentil Salad) with some fresh mint and basil leaves on the top and serve. ~ If you like you can crumble some Greek Feta cheese on top accompanied with some Black Kalamata Olives. ~ You can enjoy Fakes Salata (Lentil Salad) as a main dish or as an accompaniment to the main meal. ~ Good luck and enjoy. |
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