Turkish Lentil Salad (Adas Salatasi)

Name: Turkish Lentil Salad (Adas Salatasi)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 7 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Istanbul & Anatolian Heart
Ingredients: 2 cup lentils; 4 cup water; 0.25 cup olive oil; 1 red onion; 3 garlic cloves; 2 tsp cumin; 1 lemon; 0.25 cup parsley; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 2 tomatoes; 10 black olives; 0.25 cup feta cheese; 0.5 cup cucumber

Lentils, lemon and tomatoes come together in this salad, fragrant with cumin and simmered on the stove. It's finished with tomatoes, olives, cheese or cucumbers.

7 min · Serves 4 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 5 min · Cook 2 min · 7 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Cook lentils over medium heat simmer covered 20-30 minute Do not overcook, drain and rinse with cold water.
30 min
2
Heat olive oil in a saute pan over medium heat, add onion and cook until translucent, add garlic & cumin, cook another minute.
3
Place lentils in a large bowl, add onions, cumin & stir in lemon juice, parsley, salt and pepper.
4
Set aside for at least 30 minutes. Garnish with tomatoes, olives, cheese or cucumbers.
30 min