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Lentil Piyaz (Marinated Turkish Salad)

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Total time: 20 Minutes

Servings: 10

Lentils, tomatoes, parsley, and sumac with a white wine vinaigrette.

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Ingredients

Directions

Nutrition

Ingredients

    2 cups (500 mL) red onion, halved and sliced thinly

    2 Tbsp (30 mL) garlic, minced

    ½ cup (125 mL) white wine vinegar

    1 quart (1 L) whole red lentils, cooked and drained

    1 quart (1 L) Roma tomatoes, cut into thin lengthwise wedges

    ½ cup (125 mL) flat leaf parsley, roughly chopped

    1 Tbsp (15 mL) sumac

    ¼ cup (60 mL) extra virgin olive oil


Directions

  1. In a large bowl, add onion, garlic, and vinegar. Toss to coat and set aside for 10 minutes, allowing the onions to mellow in flavor.
  2. Add lentils, tomatoes, parsley, and sumac. Drizzle with oil and toss to combine.
  3. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, then hold cold for service.

Nutritional Information

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (250 mL)
  • Per serving:
  • Calories 180
  • Total Fat 6 g
  • Saturated Fat 1 g
  • Cholesterol 0 mg
  • Carbohydrates 23 g
  • Dietary Fibre 8 g
  • Sugar 5 g
  • Protein 8 g
  • Sodium 200 mg
  • Potassium 572 mg
  • Folate 161 mcg