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Nutritious Lentil Salad

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"This is the only way my family will eat lentils. It is fast, healthy, inexpensive and tastes good!" — KIMDEB

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Original recipe makes 14 servings Change Servings

1 (16 ounce) package dried brown lentils, rinsed and drained
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 small white onion, chopped

2 cups chopped green olives
1/2 cup olive oil
6 tablespoons lemon juice

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Directions

Place lentils in a large pot with enough water to cover be a few inches. Bring to a boil, and cook until lentils are tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water in a colander to cool. Let stand for a few minutes to drain well.
In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil and lemon juice. Add the red pepper, onion and green olives, and toss to blend. Refrigerate for about 2 hours before serving to blend the flavors. This salad tastes better the longer it sits.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 15 mins
READY IN 2 hrs 25 mins

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You have to love lentils to really like this recipe. I took it to a barbeque tonight for a vegetarian friend and got lots of compliments on it. It is excellent either at room temperature or cold, right from the refrigerator. Thank you for a very good recipe. Will make this again.

—OODLES_OR

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Most Helpful Critical Review

May 05, 2004

This salad is just okay, kinda bland. It's missing something, but I couldn't figure out what.

—SASS2

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21 Ratings

Aug 07, 2008

i made this for a pinic which had a very broad spectrum of goers, and had none of the salad left to bring home so it was definatly a hit. i did add a bit of sea salt and some red wine vinegar because it was a bit bland tasting. will be making this again, possibly with the addition of cucumber and feta cheese to help kick up the flavor.

—pennycandy

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Apr 20, 2004

Did I read 2 cups of chopped green olives?? I only added 1 cup but I hand picked most of it out, and I love green olives! I give this recipe 3 stars because I think it has potential (if you are a big lentil fan.)I will try it again using 1/2 cup green olives and maybe 1/2 cup sliced black olives for color and taste contrast.

—CRE8IVEONE

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Jul 03, 2007

Like other reviewers, I modified the base recipe a bit, addding cilantro, black olives (in addition to the green ones) and a diced cucumber. I also substituted (half) a red onion for the called-for white onion. The recipe seems to be widely variable...I was thinking some peanuts, cashews, or pistachios thrown in might be good next time. The salad only improves with age, by the way!! Yium!

—HSILCOX

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May 09, 2011

I really liked this recipe - it's so quick and easy to prepare! I added some celery and grated carrot which added some variety and extra colour!

—bexyruth

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Aug 12, 2009

Great basic recipe. I went with the other reviewers additions, plus more. I love onions, so I put a generous amount of that, fresh cilantro, red bell peppers, cucumbers, chopped jalapenos from a jar and chipolte Tabasco sauce. Yummy! Yummy!!!

—mrsvee16

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Mar 12, 2009

This was the first time I cooked with lentils (which is odd because I love them!). This salad was nice and different. I halved the recipe and it still made a large amount. I cut the olives down by 1/4 and it was plenty salty/tangy. I added Feta cheese on top. My hubby really liked this salad too!

—jkincolorado

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Nutrition

Calories
211 kcal
11%

Carbohydrates
21 g
7%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
10.6 g
16%

Fiber
10.2 g
41%

Protein
8.7 g
17%

Sodium
483 mg
19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Nutritious Lentil Salad

Serving Size: 1/14 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 14
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 211
Calories from Fat: 96

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10.6g 16 %
Saturated Fat 1.4g 7 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 483mg 19 %
Potassium 350mg 10 %
Total Carbohydrates 21g 7 %
Dietary Fiber 10.2g 41 %
Protein 8.7g 17 %
Sugars 1.4g
** Vitamin A 6 %
Vitamin C 26 %
Calcium 4 %
Iron 28 %
** Thiamin 16 %
** Niacin 18 %
Vitamin B6 13 %
Magnesium 16 %
Folate 88 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.