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Lentil salad with pomegranate, a typical Middle Eastern recipe

Middle Eastern lentil salad with pomegranate

In Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine , lentils are a staple food, used in dishes like mujaddara and rustic soups. This lentil and pomegranate salad , sometimes called Salatet Adas bil Rumman , is a traditional Levantine that combines brown or green lentils , tangy pomegranates , fresh herbs , and a lemon and sumac dressing. Simple and balanced, it's ideal as a starter or side dish. An authentic, colorful, and naturally gluten-free dish, perfect for a healthy and delicious meal!

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Rest time: 15 minutes
Total time 45 minutes
Cooking method:
Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 4
Special diet: naturally gluten-free
Ingredients
  • 200g brown or green lentils (or beluga lentils for a variation)
  • 1 pomegranate (seeds recovered)
  • 1 finely chopped red onion
  • 1 small bunch of chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 small bunch of fresh chopped coriander
  • 2 tablespoons of sumac (a typical Levantine spice, it adds a tangy flavor)
  • 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses (optional)
  • Salt, pepper
Preparation
  1. 1
    Cook the lentils according to the package instructions or in a saucepan of boiling water for 20 minutes, until tender but still firm. Drain and let cool.
  2. 2
    Prepare the vinaigrette by mixing olive oil, lemon juice, sumac and pomegranate molasses. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. 3
    To assemble the salad: in a large salad bowl, combine the cooled lentils with the red onion, fresh herbs, and pomegranate seeds.
  4. 4
    Pour over the dressing and mix well to coat all the ingredients.
  5. 5
    Let it rest for 10 to 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend.
Keywords: Lebanese lentil salad, Middle Eastern lentil salad, authentic Levantine recipe, lentil and pomegranate salad, traditional Palestinian cuisine, Syrian lentil salad, vegan gluten-free recipe, healthy oriental salad.
Read it online: https://glutenevasion.fr/recette/salade-de-lentilles-a-la-grenade-une-recette-typique-du-moyen-orient/