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Lentil and Pepper Salad

lentil pepper salad
Ingredients:
  • (16 oz.) dried lentils
  • (3 Tbsp.) sun-dried tomatoes in oil, plus oil from jar
  • (4) finely chopped green onions
  • (1/2 each medium) red, yellow, orange and green peppers, finely diced
  • (1 cup) fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • (1 tsp.) cumin
  • (1/2) lemon, juiced
  • salt and pepper
Servings
6
Salad

Lentil and Pepper Salad

An easy to make lentil salad that is healthy and high in protein.

Preparation Time
About 5 minutes
Cook Time
About 30 minutes

    Instructions

  1. 1Using a strainer, rinse lentils thoroughly under cold running water.
  2. 2Bring 6 cups of water to a boil over high heat. Once it is boiling, add the lentils. When it returns to a boil, lower heat to medium and simmer for about 30 minutes.


  3. 3Drain lentils, then mix all ingredients together in a large bowl and serve.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 1/6 of salad

Amount Per Serving:
  • Calories 131
  • Total Fat 2.5 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 21.2 g
  • Protein 8.1 g
  • Cholesterol 0 mg
  • Sodium 46.5 mg
  • Fiber 7.5 g

Additional Information

Recipe Category: Salad

Recipe Subcategory: Miscellaneous

Recipe Ethnicity: Middle-Eastern

Dietetic Info:
  • Glycemic Index:
  • Gluten Free: Yes

Vegetarian/Allergen Info: N/A

NOTE: Glycemic Index Scale: Low=0-55, Medium=56-69, High=70 or greater.