LENTIL AND FENNEL SALAD

Lentil and Fennel Salad image

Provided by dicentra

Categories Lentil

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/4 cups dried lentils
3/4 cup red bell pepper, strips each cut in half crosswise
1/2 cup thinly sliced fennel bulb
1/2 cup thinly vertically sliced red onion
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, divided

Steps:

To prepare dressing, combine first 7 ingredients, stirring with a whisk.
To prepare salad, place lentils in a large saucepan; cover with water to 2 inches above lentils.
Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 18 minutes or until just tender. Drain.
Place lentils in a large bowl; stir in dressing, bell pepper, fennel, onion, and 2 tablespoons parsley.
Sprinkle 1 tablespoon parsley over top of salad.
Cover and chill at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.8, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 303.1, Carbohydrate 42, Fiber 19.6, Sugar 3.7, Protein 16.2