Ingredients

  • 1 pound lentils
  • 2 tablespoons wine vinegar
  • 2/3 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 5 cups water or broth
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion large, finely chopped
  • 2 celery ribs, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup green pepper chopped, or pimiento
  • 1/2 cup olive oil

Method

  • Boil 1 pound lentils in 5 cups water or broth with 2 teaspoons salt.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer covered tightly for 28 minutes.
  • The lentils should be tender, but still firm.
  • Drained, toss with 4 tablespoons olive oil, cool.
  • Add 1 large chopped onion, 1 to 2 ribs of celery, 1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper or pimiento.
  • Make a vinaigrette with 1/2 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons wine vinegar, 2/3 teaspoons pepper or, 1 teaspoon salt.
  • Pour over and toss well.