MARINATED LENTIL SALAD

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Number Of Ingredients 15

Vinaigrette:
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Salad:
1/2 cup chopped parsnip
1/2 cup chopped carrot
6 cups boiling water
1 1/2 cups dried lentils
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • 1. To prepare vinaigrette, combine first 6 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Set aside. 2. To prepare the salad, cook the parsnip and carrot in 6 cups boiling water for 1 minute or until tender; remove vegetables with a slotted spoon. Add lentils; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes or until tender; drain in a colander. Cool. 3. Combine parsnip, carrot, lentils, celery, onions, and parsley in a bowl; stir in vinaigrette. 4. Marinate at room temperature for at least 20 minutes. Yield: 8 servings (serving size: 2/3 cup) NUTRITION PER SERVING CALORIES 186(27% from fat) FAT 5.5g (sat 0.7g,mono 3.8g,poly 0.6g) PROTEIN 10.5g CHOLESTEROL 0.0mg CALCIUM 32mg SODIUM 262mg FIBER 12g IRON 3.5mg CARBOHYDRATE 25.1g

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