Lentil Salad

Lentils are extraordinarily healthy, and this salad is fantastic.

Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 8

Ingredients:

• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup diced red onion
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 1 cup brown lentils
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp. cumin
• 1 tbsp. curry
• 1 tbsp. lemon juice
• 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
• 3 tbsp. chopped parsley
• 1 tbsp. celery seeds
• Salt and pepper to taste
• ¼ cup fat-free Italian dressing
• 1 diced fresh tomato

Directions:

1. Place the lentils, carrots, onion, garlic, bay leaf, cumin, and curry in a pot. Add enough water to cover the ingredients.

2. Lower the heat. Then, simmer for 20 minutes.

3. Drain the pot and discard the bay leaf.

4. Combine the lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, parsley, celery seeds, salt, pepper, and Italian dressing in a bowl.

5. Drizzle the dressing over the rice.

6. Toss with the chopped tomato.

Calories: 148.1

Protein: 5.4 g

Carbs: 4 g

Sugar: 17.2 g

Fat: 7.2 g