French Lentil Salad

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 cups dried french green lentils
• 2 large carrots, shredded
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 3/4 cup pitted kalamata olive, chopped
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/3 cup toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped
• olive oil, as needed

Recipe

• 1 bring large pot of water and lentils to a boil. cook lentils until just tender, about 20 minutes. drain any excess water. transfer lentils to large serving bowl.
• 2 add 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.