Summer Lentil Salad

This fresh lentil salad is great all year round, but is especially refreshing during the summer.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 326 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons dried oregano
• 2 quarts water
• ½ cup minced celery
• ¼ cup white vinegar
• ½ cup minced red onion
• 2 cups lentils
• ⅓ cup sweet balsamic vinegar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine water and lentils in a pot and bring to a boil; cook at a boil until the lentils are tender but not mushy, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool.

Step 2

Gently toss lentils, celery, and red onion together in a large bowl. Whisk balsamic vinegar, white vinegar, olive oil, and oregano together in separate bowl; drizzle over lentil mixture and toss to coat.

Step 3

Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour, up to 2 days.