LENTIL SALAD WITH TOMATOES

Lentil Salad With Tomatoes image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories easy, lunch, salads and dressings

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/2 pound dry lentils
1 small onion stuck with 1 clove
1 cup finely diced carrots
2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried
1 bay leaf
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
3 cups water
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
4 ripe plum tomatoes, cored and cut into small cubes
2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Steps:

Combine lentils, onion-clove, carrots, thyme, bay leaf, salt, pepper and water in saucepan. Bring to boil and simmer for 20 minutes or until tender. Don't overcook. Drain.
Remove and discard the onion, thyme and bay leaf. Drain.
Transfer lentils to salad bowl and add chopped onions, garlic, vinegar, oil, tomatoes, salt and pepper. Toss well and sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 332, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 854 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams