Name: Lemony Lentil Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1/3 cup lemon juice; 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; Salt and pepper (to taste); 1/3 cup olive oil; 4 cups cooked lentils; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 medium red bell pepper (seeded, deribbed and chopped); 1 cup peeled and chopped cucumbers; 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion

Lemony Lentil Salad

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Ingredients

1/3 cup lemon juice
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper to taste
1/3 cup olive oil
4 cups cooked lentils
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 medium red bell pepper seeded, deribbed and chopped
1 cup peeled and chopped cucumbers
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion

Instructions

DO AHEAD TIP: Cook lentils for tomorrow night’s meal. In a large bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, basil, mustard, salt and pepper. Gradually add oil. Add lentils, cheese, bell pepper, cucumber and onion. Toss to coat.

Notes

Per Serving: 338 Calories; 17g Fat; 18g Protein; 31g Carbohydrate; 11g Dietary Fiber; 10mg Cholesterol; 273mg Sodium.

Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain (Starch); 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 2 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates

SERVING SUGGESTION: Serve with whole grain rolls, butter and some sautéed spinach.

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Lemony Lentil Salad