Healthy lentil salads are popular all around the Mediterranean. Adas salatasi is a simple one from Turkey that is seasoned with a lemon vinaigrette and garnished with tomatoes, eggs, olives and cheese.
Adas Salatası
Course: SaladsCuisine: Turkey4 to 6
Adas salatasi is a simple lentil salad from Turkey that is seasoned with a lemon vinaigrette and garnished with tomatoes, eggs, olives and cheese.
Ingredients
Lentils, rinsed — 2 cups
Water — 4 cups
Olive oil — 1/4 cup
Onion, finely chopped — 1
Garlic, minced — 2 or 3 cloves
Ground cumin — 2 teaspoons
Lemons, juice only — 1 or 2
Parsley, minced — 1 bunch
Salt and pepper — to taste
Tomatoes (optional), cut into wedges — 2
Eggs (optional), hard-boiled and cut into wedges — 2
Black olives (optional), pitted — 8 to 10
Feta cheese (optional), crumbled or cubed — 1/4 cup
Directions
- Add the lentils and water to a large saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high flame. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, or until cooked through. Do not overcook. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Heat the olive oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until just translucent. Add the garlic and cumin and sauté for another 1 or 2 minutes.
- Place the lentils in a large bowl and add the onions and garlic. Stir in the lemon juice, parsley, salt and pepper. Set aside for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to marry.
- Adjust seasoning and place the lentil salad in a serving bowl and garnish with any or all of the optional ingredients you like. Serve at room temperature.
Adas Salatasi Notes and Variations
- Substitute red or white wine vinegar for the lemon juice if you prefer.
- Stir in a little chopped mint or dill if you like.
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