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Servings: 8
Ingredients
- Makes a big potluck-sized bowl; cut in half for regular “family” use
- 2 English cucumbers
- 1 pound lentils
- Kosher salt
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Big handful of fresh dill (reserve a bit for garnish and mince the rest)
- Big handful of fresh mint (reserve a bit for garnish and mince the rest)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 130g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 331 | |
| Calories from Fat 125 | 38% |
| Total Fat 14.17g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat 1.96g | 8% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 619mg | 18% |
| Total Carbs 36.68g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 17.7g | 59% |
| Sugars 2.67g | 2% |
| Protein 15.01g | 24% |
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