LENTIL, GARBANZO BEAN AND TOMATO SALAD

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Categories     Salad     Tomato     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Lunch     Chickpea     Lentil     Carrot     Healthy     Vegan     Party     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 cups water
1 cup lentils
2 large carrots, peeled, diced
1 bay leaf
1 15- to 16-ounce can garbanzo beans (chick-peas), rinsed, drained
1/2 basket cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
5 green onions, chopped
4 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Combine 2 1/2 cups water, lentils, diced carrots and bay leaf in heavy medium saucepan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until lentils are just tender, about 25 minutes. Drain; transfer to large bowl. Cool.
  • Mix all remaining ingredients into lentils. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)

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