Mercimek Salata or Lentil Salad |
Mercimek Salata or Lentil Salad
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Dried Lentils
- 2 Teaspoons Salt (or to taste)
- 1 Small Onion, finely chopped
- 1 Small Tomato, chopped
- 1/2 Cup Bell Pepper (preferably multi-colored), chopped
- 2 Small Lemons, Juiced
- 1/4 Cup Olive Oil
- 4 Tablespoons Pomegranate Molasses or Syrup (Nar Ekşisi)
- 1/8 Teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 Handful Fresh Cilantro, chopped
- More Salt to taste
- Boil the lentils with the salt for about 30-35 minutes or until tender but not mushy.
- In the mean time, chop the onion, tomato, pepper and Cilantro and set aside in a large serving bowl.
- Whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, pomegranate syrup, black pepper and a pinch of salt until well blended.
- When the lentils are cooked, drain them and allow to cool slightly.
- Combine the chopped vegetables, the lentils and the dressing until well combined. Afiyet olsun! Enjoy!
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