Mediterranean Lentil Salad

Description

This is a delicious lentil salad, that keeps very well in the refrigerator.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dry brown lentils
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1 cup red onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ½ cup diced celery
  • ¼ cup chopped parsley
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup olive oil

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan combine lentils
  2. carrots
  3. onion
  4. garlic
  5. bay leaf
  6. and thyme. Add enough water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to boil
  7. reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes or until lentils are tender but not mushy.
  8. Drain lentils and vegetables and remove bay leaf. Add olive oil
  9. lemon juice
  10. celery
  11. parsley
  12. salt and pepper. Toss to mix and serve at room temperature.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

Servings: 8

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