Mediterranean Lentil Salad
Servings Prep. Time Cooking Time Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
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INGREDIENTS:
1 C lentils 1 C diced carrots 1 C chopped red onion
2 cloves garlic, minced 1 bay leaf 1/2 tsp dried thyme
water 2 T olive oil 2 T lemon juice
1/2 C diced celery 1/2 C chopped sweet red or green pepper 1/4 C chopped parsley
salt, black pepper



1 Combine lentils, carrots, onions, garlic, bay leaf and thyme in large pan. Add water to cover by at least 1". Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until tender but not mushy, 15-20 minutes. Remove bay leaf. Add olive oil, lemon juice, celery, red or green pepper, parsley and salt and pepper to taste. Toss. Serve at room temperature.

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