Easy Warm Lentil Salad

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups lentils, rinsed
• 1 (8 1/2 ounce) jar artichoke hearts, quartered, drained and rinsed
• 4 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced
• 1 small sweet red pepper, finely choped
• 1 carrot, grated
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette (i prefer reduced-fat)

Recipe

• 1 cook lentils according to package directions, 20-25 minute or until tender. drain.
• 2 stir together lentils, artichokes, scallions, red pepper, and carrot in medium sized bowl. drizzle vinagrette over top and stir until well blended. serve immediately.