Lentil Salad

Lentil Salad

Ingredients

• 1 cup dry brown lentils
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 cup finely diced carrots
• 1/3 cup finely diced celery
• 1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
• 1/4 cup minced parsley
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 5 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• fresh ground black pepper

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan combine lentils, bay leaf, and thyme.
2. Add enough water to cover by 1 inch.
3. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered until lentils are tender but not mushy, about 16 to 20 minutes.
4. Drain lentils and discard bay leaf.
5. Place in a large work bowl with carrots, celery, red pepper, red onion, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper.
6. Toss to combine and serve chilled or room temperature.

This recipe yields 4 1/2 cups.

We found this delicious recipe at www.skinnytaste.com.