Lentil Salad with Lemon, Mint, and Feta

Humble foods with an ancient origin, lentils are a perfect choice for the time-challenged cook. Unlike most of the legume family, lentils cook in just 15 to 20 minutes. They make a delicious base for soup, stews, pates, and even salads. Makes 6 servings.

• 1 1/4 cups lentils, sorted and rinsed
• 20 small cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup chopped red onion
• 1/2 cup chopped radishes
• 1/4 cup fresh mint
• 1/3 cup kalamata olives
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 med. yellow bell pepper, chopped
• 3 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
• 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled (about 1 cup)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the lentils just until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain well. Transfer to a large bowl. Mix in tomatoes, onion, radishes, mint, and olives.

In a medium skillet over medium heat, warm 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Add the bell peppers and cook, stirring often, until just tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl with the lentils. Pour the oil from the skillet into a measuring cup. Add enough additional oil to measure 1/2 cup. Whisk in the lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the dressing to the salad, tossing to coat. Gently mix in the feta. Serve at room temperature.

Recipe: Black Bean Hummus with Lime Chips

• 2 cloves of garlic
• 2 15oz. cans of black beans, drained, and rinsed
• 3 TB lime juice
• 1/2 tsp. sea salt
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Place garlic in a good processor and process until minced, about 10 seconds. Add beans, lime juice, and salt, and process into a puree. With the processor running, slowly add olive oil in a steady stream through the fee tube. Process until mixture thickens, about 10 seconds. Add cilantro and pulse throughout, about 10 seconds. Makes about 2 cups. Serve with lime chips.

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