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French Lentil Salad Recipe

by Global Cookbook

Ingredients

2 c. dry French green lentils 2 lrg carrots shredded 1 med red bell pepper diced 3/4 c. pitted kalamata olives minced

1/3 c. minced parsley 4 x garlic cloves chopped 4 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar 1/3 c. toasted walnuts coarsely minced Extra virgin olive oil as needed

Directions

1. Bring large pot of water and lentils to a boil. Cook lentils till just tender, about 20 min. Drain any excess water. Transfer lentils to large serving bowl.
2. Add in carrots, bell pepper, olives, parsley and garlic, and stir well.
3. Stir in balsamic vinegar and walnuts, and salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle oil over salad to taste.
4. This recipe yields 6 servings.
5. Comments: Serve the lentils on a bed of mixed baby greens drizzled with an extra virgin olive oil vinaigrette.
6. Chop up ripe tomatoes and add in them to this tasty salad. Leftover lentil salad makes a great lunch the next day.

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