Mediterranean Lentil Salad

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 1 2/3 hours Prep: 16 minutes Cook: 25 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 281 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 4 servings suggest servings
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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 13.0g20%
 Saturated Fat 1.0g7%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 316mg13%
Total Carbohydrate 30.0g10%
 Dietary Fiber 13.0g52%
 Sugars 3.0g
Protein 13.0g26%
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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