Bacon and Lentil Salad

• For 4 people
• Preparation time : 30 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 2

Ingredients

• Salad
  • Lentils : 1 cup
  • Bacon : 6 slices
  • Cherry tomatoes : 1 cup
  • Red onion (thinly sliced) : 1/4 small
  • Feta cheese (crumbled) : 1/2 cup cup
  • Fresh parsley (chopped) : 1/4 cup cup
  • Lemon juice : 2 tablespoons
  • Olive oil : 2 tablespoons
  • Salt : 1/2 teaspoon teaspoon
  • Black pepper : 1/4 teaspoon teaspoon

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Steps

• Cook the lentils
• In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
• Add the lentils and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until tender.
• Drain the lentils and set aside to cool.
• Cook the bacon
• In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy.
• Remove the bacon from the skillet and place it on a paper towel to drain excess grease.
• Crumble the bacon into small pieces and set aside.
• Assemble the salad
• In a large bowl, combine the cooked lentils, cherry tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, and fresh parsley.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
• Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
• Sprinkle the crumbled bacon on top of the salad.

Tips

• You can cook the lentils in advance and store them in the refrigerator until ready to use.
• Feel free to add other vegetables or ingredients to customize the salad to your liking.

Information

• This bacon and lentil salad is a hearty and flavorful dish that can be served as a main course or as a side dish.
• Lentils are a great source of protein and fiber, making this salad a nutritious and satisfying meal.