NUTRITIOUS LENTIL SALAD

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This is the only way my family will eat lentils. It is fast, healthy, inexpensive and tastes good!

Provided by KIMDEB

Categories Salad Beans Lentil Salad Recipes

Time 2h25m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package dried brown lentils, rinsed and drained
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 small white onion, chopped
2 cups chopped green olives
½ cup olive oil
6 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

Place lentils in a large pot with enough water to cover be a few inches. Bring to a boil, and cook until lentils are tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water in a colander to cool. Let stand for a few minutes to drain well.
In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil and lemon juice. Add the red pepper, onion and green olives, and toss to blend. Refrigerate for about 2 hours before serving to blend the flavors. This salad tastes better the longer it sits.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.6 calories, Carbohydrate 21 g, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 10.2 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 482.7 mg, Sugar 1.4 g