Mediterranean Lentil Salad

1 2/3 hours Prep: 16 minutes Cook: 25 minutes

281 calories per serving view nutrition facts

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Ingredients

3/4	cup	lentils, green	dried, you want to end up with 2 cups cooked
2	cups	water
3	ounces	sweet bell pepper	roasted, chopped, or you can roast yourself
2	tablespoons	onion	finely minced
2	cloves	garlic	medium, pressed
8	tablespoons	basil	fresh chopped, about 1/2 cup
1/3	cup	walnuts	coarsely chopped
3	tablespoons	balsamic vinegar
1	tablespoon	lemon juice	fresh
2	tablespoons	olive oil, extra-virgin
8	ounces	dandelion leaves	young, or or arugula, chopped, optional
1/2	teaspoon	salt	to taste
1/4	teaspoon	black pepper	cracked to taste

Directions

Wash lentils, remove any foreign matter, and drain.

Combine lentils, 2 cups lightly salted water in medium saucepan.

Bring to a boil.

Reduce heat, and cook at low temperature for about 20 minutes, or until lentils are cooked but still firm.

Cook gently so lentils don't get mushy.

When done, drain any excess water, and lightly rinse under cold water.

Continue to drain excess water.

Mince onion and press garlic and let sit for 5 minutes to bring out their hidden health-promoting benefits.

Place lentils in a bowl and add peppers, onion, garlic, basil, walnuts, vinegar and 2 TBS olive oil.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Marinate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Toss dandelion or arugula with 2 TBS olive oil, 1 TBS lemon juice, salt and pepper.

Serve on plate with lentils.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 241g

Amount per Serving

Calories 281 42% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.0g	20%
Saturated Fat 1.0g	7%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 316mg	13%
Total Carbohydrate 30.0g	10%
Dietary Fiber 13.0g	52%
Sugars 3.0g
Protein 13.0g	26%

Vitamin A	24%		Vitamin C	83%
Calcium	8%		Iron	23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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