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George Calombaris’s lentil and coriander salad

Australian Gourmet Traveller Cypriot recipe for lentil and coriander salad by George Calombaris.
George Calombaris: Lentil and coriander salad

George Calombaris: Lentil and coriander salad

Sharyn Cairns
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“I discovered this salad while in Greece during Lent. People would take it to work and eat it straight out of the container.”

Ingredients

Method

Main

1.Coarsely chop one celery stalk and combine in a large saucepan with lentils, carrot, onion, thyme, bay leaf and 2 litres cold water. Bring to the boil over high heat, reduce heat to medium and simmer until lentils are tender (20-25 minutes). Strain (discard vegetables and herbs) and transfer lentils to a bowl. Add half the olive oil, stir to coat, then cool to room temperature.
2.Thinly slice remaining celery diagonally, add to lentils with coriander, red wine vinegar and remaining olive oil. Season to taste, scatter with micro-cress and serve.

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