Lentil Salad Cups
Tender lentils, crisp vegetables, and fresh herbs tossed in a lemon-Dijon dressing and spooned into butter lettuce leaves.
Instructions
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Step 1
Rinse the lentils in a fine-mesh sieve. Transfer them to the saucepan, add the water, and set over high heat.
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Step 2
Bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat and simmer uncovered until the lentils are tender but still intact.
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Step 3
Drain the lentils thoroughly in a colander, transfer them to the large mixing bowl, and let them cool until no longer steaming.
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Step 4
Add the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley to the cooled lentils.
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Step 5
Whisk the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper together until emulsified.
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Step 6
Pour the dressing over the lentil mixture and toss gently until evenly coated.
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Step 7
Arrange the butter lettuce leaves on a platter, divide the lentil salad among them, and serve.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Wash and dry all produce before preparation. Refrigerate the cooked lentil salad within 2 hours and use within 3 days; keep the lettuce leaves separate until serving.
Risk factors
- Cooked lentils held at room temperature
- Raw vegetables and lettuce