Lentil Salad

Name: Lentil Salad
Prep time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: water; 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon basil; 1/2 teaspoon oregano; 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 cucumber, finely chopped; 1/2 cup carrot, shredded; 1/2 cup tomatoes, finely chopped; 1/4 cup sweet onion, finely chopped; 1/4 cup cilantro, minced

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Recipe by CrazyLadyMe

A wonderful alternative to standard lentils. Great flavor!

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READY IN: 40mins

SERVES: 4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

water
1

cup dried lentils, rinsed
3

tablespoons olive oil
3

tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1

teaspoon Dijon mustard
¹⁄₂

teaspoon salt
¹⁄₂

teaspoon sugar
¹⁄₂

teaspoon basil
¹⁄₂

teaspoon oregano
¹⁄₂

teaspoon minced garlic
¹⁄₂

teaspoon pepper
1

cucumber, finely chopped
¹⁄₂

cup carrot, shredded
¹⁄₂

cup tomatoes, finely chopped
¹⁄₄

cup sweet onion, finely chopped
¹⁄₄

cup cilantro, minced

DIRECTIONS

Place lentils in water. Bring to a boil. Cook until lentils are tender, yet still have some firmness (about 15-20 minutes).
Drain & rinse to cool.
Mix together oil, vinegar, mustard, salt, sugar, basil, oregano, garlic, pepper & 2 Tbs water.
Add remaining ingredients to the lentils. Stir in the dressing.
Refrigerate at least 2 hours to allow flavors to mix. Serve cold.

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