Yummy Lentil Salad

Julie421511's Note:

I've been looking for more ways to eat lentils since they are cheap, healthy and totally fulfilling. I've been bringing this for lunch all week, it also make a great side dish. Enjoy

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 4 cups water (or broth)
• 1 lb dried lentils , sorted & rinsed
• 3 garlic cloves , diced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 lemon , juiced and peel zested
• 4 slices turkey bacon , diced
• 1 lb mixed greens
• 4 eggs , hard-boiled

Directions:

1. Hard-boil eggs and set aside.
2. In a saucepan, add 4 cups of liquid and bring to a boil.
3. Add lentils, garlic and salt and mix well.
4. Bring to a simmer for 25 minutes. Drain lentils.
5. Mix in oil, lemon and if necessary season with more salt and pepper.
6. In a preheated pan, cook the turkey bacon over med-high heat for 7-10 minutes.
7. Divide mixed greens into 4 servings and place 1/4 of the lentil mixture over each salad. Sprinkle with the turkey bacon and garnish with a hard boiled egg.
8. Enjoy!