Lentil Walnut Salad

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This is a healthy, nutty lentil salad with great flavor and an appealing crunch from the walnuts and green onions. Keep it vegetarian by using vegetable broth if you wish. It's one of my favorites, and tastes best at room temperature.

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Steps

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Cook lentils with onion half , cloves , broth and thyme until tender but not mushy.

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In a large bowl , combine vinegar , garlic , green onions and oils.

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When lentils are done , drain and immediately pour dressing over the hot lentils.

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Season with salt and of black pepper.

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Combine thoroughly , then cover and refrigerate overnight.

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Just before serving add the walnuts.

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Finish by adding a little more white wine vinegar or walnut oil if you like and garnish with flat-leaf parsley and more black pepper.

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Ingredients

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dried lentils, onion, cloves, vegetable broth, dried thyme, white wine vinegar, garlic, olive oil, walnut oil, salt and black pepper, green onion, walnut halves