French Lentil Salad

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6.0 servings

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December 9, 2009

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Ingredients

2 cups dried French green lentils

2 lrg carrots shredded

1 medium red bell pepper diced

3/4 cup pitted kalamata olives chopped

cup chopped parsley

4 garlic cloves minced

4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

cup toasted walnuts coarsely chopped

Olive oil as needed

Preparation

1

Bring large pot of water and lentils to a boil. Cook lentils until just tender, about 20 minutes. Drain any excess water. Transfer lentils to large serving bowl.

2

Add carrots, bell pepper, olives, parsley and garlic, and stir well.

3

Stir in balsamic vinegar and walnuts, and salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle oil over salad to taste.

4

This recipe yields 6 servings.

5

Comments: Serve the lentils on a bed of mixed baby greens drizzled with an olive oil vinaigrette.

6

Chop up ripe tomatoes and add them to this tasty salad. Leftover lentil salad makes a great lunch the next day.

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