HEALTHY LENTIL SALAD

Healthy Lentil Salad image

Provided by Marti Green

Categories Salads

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 c dried lentils
2 c water
1 bay leaf
1/4 c chopped red pepper or orange pepper
1/4 c chopped green pepper
3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
3 Tbsp lemon juice
1 clove chopped garlic
1/4 c chopped green onions or white onion
1/2 tsp marjoram
1/2 tsp thyme or ground thyme
1/4 c chopped cilantro
1/8 tsp or more of salt and pepper to taste ( optional)
parsley sprigs

Steps:

1. Wash lentils well and drain. Combine lentils, 2 cups water and bay leaf in medium saucepan. Bring to boil.
2. Reduce heat, cover and cook just below simmering for 30 minutes, until lentils are cooked but still firm.
3. Cook gently so lentils do not fall apart. Drain and chill lentils until cool to touch.
4. Combine red or(orange),green peppers, chopped onions in small bowl.
5. In a separate bowl : Combine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, green onion, all chopped peppers, thyme, marjoram, fresh cilantro, salt and pepper in mixing bowl, large enough to be able to add lentils. Now add the chilled lentils and mix gently.
6. Cover and chill for 1 hour or longer before serving.