Insalata Tiepida Di Lenticchie: Warm Lentil Salad

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 1 lb dry lentils
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 3 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
• 1 whole medium onion, peeled
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup sliced scallion
• salt and pepper, to taste

Recipe

• 1 in a large saucepan, combine lentils, bay leaf, thyme, carrots, onion and chicken broth; heat to boiling.
• 2 reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20-25 minutes, until lentils are tender and broth is absorbed. do not overcook. remove and discard onion and bay leaf.
• 3 in a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients. add lentils and toss. serve warm or at room temperature.