Everyday Italian'S Italian Lentil Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Salad
1 lb green lentil
1 cup halved green seedless grape
1 cup halved red seedless grapes
1 cup English cucumber, with skin
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup toasted chopped walnuts
2 teaspoons lemon zest
Dressing
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
salt
pepper

Preparation

For the Salad:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the lentils and cook until tender, stirring occasionally, about 18 to 20 minutes. Drain and let cool for 5 minutes. Place lentils and remaining salad ingredients in a large salad bowl.
For the Vinaigrette:
Place the lemon juice in a small bowl. Slowly add the oil, whisking constantly, until combined. Season with salt and pepper, to taste
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss well.