Mediterranean Lentil Salad

This lentil salad with carrots and red onion is tossed with olive oil, lemon juice, and parsley for a refreshing and delicious summer salad.

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

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine lentils, carrots, onion, garlic, bay leaf, and thyme in a saucepan. Add enough water to cover by 1 inch; bring to a 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 gently to mix and serve at room temperature.