Black Lentil Salad With Oranges And Beets Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add black lentils and cook until tender, about 20-25 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• STEP 2.In a large bowl, combine cooked lentils, orange segments, roasted beets, and chopped parsley.
• STEP 3.In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, orange juice, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette.
• STEP 4.Pour the vinaigrette over the lentil mixture and toss to coat.
• STEP 5.Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Cooking Tips

• To save time, you can use canned black lentils instead of cooking them from scratch.
• If you don't have roasted beets, you can use boiled or steamed beets instead.
• Leftover salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Storage and Serving

• Store leftover salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature.
• You can add some crumbled feta cheese or toasted nuts for extra flavor and texture.