This Tomato Basil Lentil Salad is fresh, fragrant and delicious. Even better: it's quick to throw together when you’re short on time and looking for a tasty way to eat up all your tomatoes!
Servings
4 servings
Prep time
15 minutes
Cook time
10 minutes
Passive time
n/a
Ingredients
2 cups
dried Red Lentils
2
medium Tomatoes
chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
10-12
Fresh Basil Leaves
stems removed and leaves thinly sliced
2
small Garlic Cloves
finely minced
1/2 cup
finely grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cup
crumbled Feta Cheese
1 tsp
Salt
1 tsp
Black Pepper
1/3 cup
Olive Oil
1/4 cup
Balsamic Vinegar
Instructions
Place 2 cups of dried lentils and 4 cups of water in a high sided pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer beans for 10-12 minutes--a few minutes less than package instructions--so that beans will be slightly al dente. Drain and set aside.
Place the cooked beans into a bowl and add the tomatoes, basil, garlic, cheeses, salt and pepper. Stir gently to evenly distribute all of the ingredients, then drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Stir again and serve.