Mediterranean Lentil Salad

Lentils have a mild lovely taste and they take on a nice flavor and texture in this dish when cooked up with carrots, onions, and garlic. They're tossed with olive oil and lemon juice, fresh parsley, and chopped celery, for crunch.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 147 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• ¼ cup olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ¼ cup chopped parsley
• 1 cup diced carrots
• ½ cup diced celery
• 1 cup dry brown lentils
• 1 cup red onion, diced

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.