Marinated Garden Lentil Salad Pita Recipes

Steps:

• Combine lentils and 2 tsp. salt in a large saucepan and pour in cold water to cover by at least 1". Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer gently until lentils are tender but still have some bite (like al dente pasta), about 20 minutes. Drain and return to pot.
• Meanwhile, whisk oil, vinegar, honey, paprika, and remaining 1 tsp. salt in a small bowl or measuring glass.
• Pour vinaigrette over hot lentils and toss to coat. Let sit at least 10 minutes before serving to give lentils time to absorb flavors from vinaigrette.
• Do ahead: Lentils can be prepared 5 days ahead. Transfer to an airtight container; cover and chill.

Steps:

• Cook lentils in pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 20 minutes. Drain well. Place in large bowl. Mix in tomatoes, onion, radishes, parsley, olives and capers.
• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add pepper. Sauté until just tender, about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer to bowl with lentil mixture. Pour oil from skillet into measuring cup. Add enough additional oil to measure 1/2 cup. Whisk in lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Add dressing to salad; toss to coat. Mix in feta. Transfer salad to serving bowl or platter. Garnish with chopped hard-boiled eggs.