MEDITERRANEAN LENTIL SALAD

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Make and share this Mediterranean Lentil Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup brown lentils or 1 cup green lentil
4 cups water
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup sun-dried tomato (not packed in oil)
boiling water
1/2 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1/4 cup minced red onion
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/3 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon ground fennel
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Rinse the lentils thoroughly.
  • Add lentils, water, bay leaves, thyme, and garlic to a medium saucepan; bring the mixture to boil.
  • Lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until lentils are tender, stirring frequently.
  • In a small bowl, add the sun-dried tomatoes and boiling water to cover; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, add the celery, bell peppers, onions, and parsley.
  • In another smaller bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients until smooth.
  • When the sun-dried tomatoes are softened, drain them, mince them and add to the vegetables.
  • Drain the lentils, discarding the bay leaves.
  • Add the lentils and dressing to the vegetables; toss to coat.
  • Serve immediately or cover, chill and serve later.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362, Fat 18.9, SaturatedFat 2.6, Sodium 135.9, Carbohydrate 35.2, Fiber 16.6, Sugar 4.2, Protein 13.9

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