Beluga Lentil Salad with Peppadew Peppers

• 1 cup black beluga lentils, soaked overnight or 6-8 hours
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 cups water
• 1 tsp. Real Salt
• 1 shallot, peeled and minced
• 1 cup parsley, finely chopped
• 6-7 marinated peppadew peppers, sliced thin
• 1 tbsp. fresh oregano or 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/4 tsp. sea salt
• 1 tsp. prepared mustard
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• Lettuce leaves

Soak lentils in water 6-8 hours or overnight. Discard the soaking water. Bring lentils and 3 cups fresh water to a boil. Add bay leaf, cover and simmer 35 minutes. Add 1 tsp. sea salt and continue cooking an additional 10 minutes. Discard any water from lentils. Let lentils cool. In a mixing bowl, combine cooked lentils, minced shallot, parsley and peppedew peppers. In a small mixing bowl whisk minced oregano, red wine vinegar, prepared mustard, sea salt and olive oil until emulsified. Toss lentil salad with dressing. Serve on lettuce leaves.

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