Greek Style Lentil Salad

By Rosemary140

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup water
• 3/4 cup bulger
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup dry lentils, rinsed
• 2 cups water
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil or salad oil
• 3 Tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp Dijon style mustard
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 medium tomato, sliced in thin wedges
• 1 small cucumber, quartered and sliced
• 1/4 cup chopped red or white onion
• 1-2.5 ounce can sliced ripe olives, drained
• 1/2 cup feta or bleu cheese crumbles

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

BULGER:
Bring water to a boil, add salt and bulger. Remove from heat and cover. Let stand 30 minutes. Drain and press to remove excess water. Pour into large bowl.

LENTILS:
Bring water and lentils to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer. Cover and simmer 20 minutes or until tender. Rinse with cold water and drain.

VINAGRETTE:
Combine all ingredients in a screw-top jar. Shake well. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. Makes 1/2 cup.

SALAD:
Combine bulgar, lentils, vegetables, and cheese in a large bowl. Toss with vinagrette. Chill 4 hours or overnight.