Mediterranean Lentil Salad

Submitted by Chef #545909

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

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 cup dried brown lentils
• 1 cup diced carrot
• 1 cup red onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1⁄2 cup diced celery
• 1⁄4 cup chopped parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil

directions

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

Reviews

[LaJuneBug]

I didn't have anything for lunch today so I made this quickly before I went to work today. I used 2 T dried parsley because that's all I had. This was flavorful, easy, used items I already had on hand, and had enough protein and fiber to be filling. This was really great and is going to be a lunch staple!