Simple Lentil Salad

A simple cold salad of carrots, celery, green and yellow bell pepper, and green lentils with a simple vinaigrette.

• Ready In: 1 hr 50 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 6 1 cup

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups green lentils
• 5  cups water
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 black pepper
• 2  tablespoons lemon juice
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 2  carrots, finely diced
• 2  celery ribs, finely diced
• 1⁄2 green bell pepper, finely diced
• 1  yellow bell pepper, finely diced
• 1  tomatoes, diced

Directions

1. Bring water and 1 tsp to salt to boil in a medium/large sauce pan.
2. Add lentils and cook about 30 mins or until al dente.
3. Meanwhile, dice carrots, yellow and green peppers, celery, and tomato and place in a large mixing bowl.
4. In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper.
5. Rinse cooked lentils with coll water until they reach room temperature.
6. Add lentils to bowl with vegetables and gently toss.
7. Add dressing and stir until everything is coated.
8. Chill for 1 hr before serving.