Lentil Salad

Recipe Ingredients

1 lb	454g / 16oz	Dried lentils - washed
		= (rinse with cold water in a colander)
3 cups	711ml	Water
2 tablespoons	30ml	Olive oil
2 teaspoons	10ml	Cumin
1 teaspoon	5ml	Minced fresh oregano
3 tablespoons	45ml	Fresh lemon juice
		Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste
2		Green peppers - cored, seeded, (large)
		And diced
2		Red peppers - cored, seeded, (large)
		And diced
3		Celery - diced
1		Red onion - minced

Recipe Instructions

In a large saucepan over high heat, bring the lentils and water to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 35 to 45 minutes. Drain and set aside.

In a large bowl, mix together the oil, lemon juice, cumin, oregano, and pepper until well blended. Add the lentils and the prepared vegetables. Cover and refrigerate before serving.

This recipe yields 8 servings. Serving size: 1 cup.

Exchanges Per Serving: 2 1/2 Starch, 1 Vegetable.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 238; Calories from Fat 40; Fat 4g; Saturated Fat 1g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 26mg; Carbohydrates 38g; Dietary Fiber 14g; Sugars 8g; Protein 15g.

Source:
American Diabetes Association at http://www.diabetes.org

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