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    Spring Lentil Salad


    Source of Recipe


    Marsha

    List of Ingredients




    1/2 lb brown lentils, rinsed
    2 bay leaves
    2 cloves garlic, minced
    1 yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
    1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
    1/2 cup diced carrot
    1/2 cup chopped yellow or beefsteak tomato
    1/3 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta
    1/4 cup thinly sliced kalamata olives
    1/4 cup diced red onion
    1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley
    1/4 cup red wine vinegar
    2 tbsp olive oil
    3/4 tsp salt
    1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

    Recipe



    Place lentils, bay leaves, and garlic in a large saucepan. Add water to cover and bring to a boil. Turn heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes, until lentils are tender. Drain, discarding bay leaves. Transfer to a bowl. Add peppers, carrot, tomato, feta, olives, onion, and parsley. Toss to combine. In a separate bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, salt, and black pepper. Pour over lentil mixture and toss.

 

 

 


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