Mediterranean Lentil Salad

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"This is a delicious lentil salad, that keeps very well in the refrigerator."
Mediterranean Lentil Salad Recipe
PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  30 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup dry brown lentils
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1 cup red onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 10, 2005 by COUNTRYMAMA2 
Very yummy recipe. I make it with 16 oz of lentils, triple the other ingredients, and I add... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 6, 2003 by Amanda F. 
This was delicious! I made this once following the recipe, and we thought it was good. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on may 26, 2005 by JOSEPHINE13 
So good I made it twice this week! I didn't use the Bay Leaf or the Celery, as I had none,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 28, 2003 by PLUM58 
Perfect. My vegetarian daughter will eat the entire thing herself. My only problem is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 23, 2003 by MCANFIELD1 
This recipe has it all - easy to make and tastes great! The lemon/olive oil is a wonderful... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 1, 2003 by DLK868 
This is an easy, tasty alternative to the standard salad fare. I loved the tangy lemon juice... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 16, 2005 by FRECKLES076 
not bad...a bit bland for my taste, so i added some red wine vinegar MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on may 1, 2004 by DAPHNICA 
This recipe even impressed my lentil-hating husband, who has 'converted', lol, absolutely... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 23, 2003 by K-S-M 
This was OK. It's certainly good for you, so for that reason alone I will probably make it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 5, 2006 by Annaid 
This was excellent! My husband and I enjoyed it as a main dish and we liked it so much we ate... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Mediterranean Lentil Salad

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 147

  • Total Fat: 7.1g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 453mg
  • Total Carbs: 16.2g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 5.8g
  • Protein: 6g

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