
Turkish salad with rice and lentils
Description
The recipe won't take much time. This hearty and delicious salad can easily replace a main course at your lunch table. The salad is very healthy, as its ingredients are rich in vitamins, fiber, and protein—perfect for those observing a fast. You can adjust the quantity of ingredients and spices to your taste. You may also add chopped nuts or raisins to the salad. Try, experiment, and enjoy. Serve at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1

1. First, boil the rice and lentils in salted water until cooked. Let cool.
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Step 2

2. Chop the green onion scallions and drain the liquid from the corn.
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Step 3

3. For the dressing, mix olive oil, lemon juice, sumac, and salt.
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Step 4

4. Pickled cucumbers can be cut into small cubes or grated on a fine grater.
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Step 5

5. Place all prepared ingredients into a bowl. Optionally, you can add garlic and dill and parsley greens.
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Step 6

6. Mix and add the dressing. Let the salad marinate for at least 20–30 minutes.
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Step 7

7. And serve at the table.