Ethiopian Lentil Salad

Ingredients

• 2 cups lentils
• 1 tomato (minced)
• 2 green onions (minced)
• 1 hot green pepper (seeded, minced)
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 tablespoon fresh parsley (minced)
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh basil (minced)
• salt and black pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Rinse the lentils in cold water; cover the lentils with 6 cup of water; cook until very soft; drain the water and leave the lentils to cool.

2. 2

   Prepare salad dressing: Combine the oil, lemons, garlic, mustard, basil, parsley, black pepper and salt; whisk it well.

3. 3

   Mix the dressing with the tomato, green onions and hot green pepper.

4. 4

   Using spoon or fork, mash the lentils and mix with the vegetable dressing. Keep it in the fridge. Serve it cold.