Sortun serves her lentil köfte with romaine leaves and a fresh salad dressed in a pomegranate ... and a selection of Turkish meze, like hummus, baba ghanoush, or dolmas (stuffed grape leaves).

4. Add the hot lentils to the bowl with the chickpeas. With a rubber spatula, turn the mixture so the dressing coats it all. 5. Add all but 3 tablespoons of the onion and the parsley. Stir until ...

Want a vegetarian dish? Serve lentil quinoa salad with Roasted Spaghetti Squash, some pita bread and hummus or Mutabbal Eggplant Dip, or falafel. Keep the Mediterranean theme going with Pistachio ...

Alas, beauty is embarrassing. My favorite of these salads, the one that brings me most joy, is my French lentil salad, a recipe that’s simple, generous, adaptable and reliable, and inspired by ...