Italian Lentil Salad

Giada De Laurentiis

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis, 2008

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: Giada's Vegetarian Favorites

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  • on April 29, 2012

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    This recipe is a crowd pleaser every time! I have made it at least a dozen times and it always seems to surprise me just how good it is. The lentils, onion and grapes compliment each other so perfectly, it's a combo that you wouldn't think would work, but it is unbelievably scrumptous! I make it for lunch and I serve it on a bed of arugula salad that's lightly dressed with olive oil and lemon juice. You will not be able to put your fork down!

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  • on February 05, 2012

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    This has become one of my favorite foods ever. So tasty, light and delicious - and it makes you feel healthier with every bite!!

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  • on January 03, 2012

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    Ugh! I am so bummed with the way this tastes. I obviously missed the reviews saying the flavors in this dish don't meld well. I made this the night before an office pitch in so it would have plenty of time for the flavors to develop.
    This morning, it tasted very bland. I added some more onion and dressing and salt and pepper. My coworkers must have thought the same thing because most of this was left untouched.

    The flavors seemed very muddy to me, not fresh like I was expecting. I added some red wine vinegar which helped tremendously. Maybe it just masked some of the bland flavor. Whatever it did, I can at least eat this now. Won't be making again.

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  • on September 14, 2011

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    AMAZING!!! Colorful and TASTY!!! Anytime I have to bring a dish to an event I take this! It is especially lovely in the spring/summer! Anytime anyone seems me eating this they ALWAYS ask for the recipe. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

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  • on September 04, 2011

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    I watched Giada make this recipe on television and it looked so appealing, but I have to agree with a few of the other people who commented that the ingrediants do not blend effectively to make this a tasty salad. I took it to a party and people barely took any of it. Something is very lacking, and I did everything exactly as described. Unfortunately, this is not very good.

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  • on August 27, 2011

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    i loved it! i used 1cup lentils,only use petite green lentils,cook according package directions. This gives enough dressing,flavoring taste and moisture.

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  • on August 16, 2011

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    Followed this recipe exactly as written. Disappointing and bland, at best. The lentils were not complimented well by the other ingredients, as was hoped. I will not be making this recipe again. If you are considering the recipe, think about increasing the lemon zest or doubling the vinaigrette. Better yet, I would skip this recipe entirely.

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  • on June 19, 2011

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    As Rachel Ray would say, YUMMO! I will definitely be making this again and the best part is that it's not anything that needs to be on ice, so you can take it to a picnic!

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  • on June 07, 2011

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    This recipe was very good and nice and fresh tasting. I didn't have any hazelnuts and used all purple grapes but it still tasted fantastic.

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  • on March 24, 2011

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    LOVE IT!! First time I made it the lentils were undercooked a little bit but that wsa the first tim eever making lentils. DELISH!!!

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