Mediterranean Lentil Salad Recipe

• 2 c. dry lentils (preferably small French lentils-but any kind will do)
• 1/4 c. extra virgin extra virgin olive oil
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1 x oranges, up to 2 peeled and sectioned
• 1 lrg clov garlic, chopped
• 3 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
• 3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar Or possibly cider vinegar
• 1/4 c. very finely chopped red onion
• 1/4 tsp grated orange, up to 1/2
• 1/4 tsp grated lime zest, up to 1/2
• 1/2 c. dry currants, (packed)
• 1 sm carrot shredded or possibly finely chopped
• 1/2 sm red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 sm yellow bell pepper, chopped finely chopped fresh parsley finely chopped fresh chives finely chopped fresh mint

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