Colorful Lentil Salad Recipes

COLORFUL LENTIL SALAD

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Our taste testers loved the refreshing colors and taste of this versatile salad from Martha Pollock. "I like it because it's different and healthy," she says from Oregonia, Ohio.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

5 cups plus 2 tablespoons water, divided
1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 small cucumber, chopped
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1/2 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 cup chopped sweet onion
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring 5 cups water and lentils to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until tender. Drain and rinse in cold water. Place lentils in a large bowl; cool. , Meanwhile, in a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, mustard, salt, sugar, basil, oregano, garlic, pepper and remaining water; shake well. , Add the cucumber, carrot, red pepper, onion and cilantro to lentils; toss to combine. Add dressing; gently toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 227mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

COLORFUL LENTIL SALAD

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Originally from some kind of health magazine which I don't think exists any longer. Anyhow, it's very colorful and tasty!

Provided by graffeetee

Categories Lentil

Time 35m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/2 cup dry lentils (preferably the French green variety, they hold their shape better)
1 tablespoon fresh dill, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup carrot, grated
1/4 cup green onion, minced
1/3 cup cheese, shredded (such as Jarlsberg or Swiss)

Steps:

Simmer lentils in water until tender.
Drain and let cool.
Mix all ingredients well in a bowl and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 12, Sodium 498.2, Carbohydrate 39.6, Fiber 17.4, Sugar 5.9, Protein 17.4

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