CRUNCH'S LENTIL SALAD

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This is a versatile, healthy salad that can easily be eaten as the main meal for lunch.

Provided by CRUNCHM

Categories     Salad     Grains

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 ½ cups water
1 cup lentils
½ cup bulgur
salt to taste
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
3 roma (plum) tomatoes, seeded and diced, or more to taste
1 red bell pepper, chopped
¼ cup balsamic vinegar, or to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil, or to taste

Steps:

  • Bring water and lentils to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until lentils are almost tender, about 15 minutes; add bulgur and salt. Cover saucepan and remove from heat; set aside until bulgur is tender and water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until until tender and fragrant, 5 to 10 minutes. Add tomatoes and red bell pepper; cook and stir until red bell pepper is tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Combine bulgur-lentil mixture and vegetable mixture in a bowl; add balsamic vinegar and 2 tablespoons olive oil and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.6 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 9.8 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 9.6 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

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This salad was a great way to get my daily dose of vegetables. It was also very filling and satisfying.


Angela Nyarko
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I'm not usually a fan of lentil salads, but this one was really good. The dressing was tangy and flavorful, and the lentils were cooked perfectly.


Nelso Berto
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This salad was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Umesh Sunar
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This salad was a great way to use up some leftover lentils. It was easy to make and very flavorful.


Michael Hedgepeth
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I loved this salad! It was so easy to make and so flavorful. The dressing was perfect.


Sheer Bugti
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This salad was delicious! The lentils were cooked perfectly, and the vegetables were fresh and crisp. The dressing was also very good.


Sakera Iuytrewq
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This salad was a nice change from my usual lunch routine. It was light and refreshing, and the dressing was very good. I will definitely be making this again.


Cassen Abuubakar
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This salad was a great way to use up some leftover lentils. It was easy to make and very flavorful. The dressing was also very good. I will definitely be making this again.


Kifat bloch
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This salad was a hit at my potluck! Everyone loved it. The lentils were perfectly cooked, and the vegetables were fresh and crisp. The dressing was also very good. I will definitely be making this again.


Natalie Castillo
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This salad was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The lentils were cooked perfectly, and the vegetables were fresh and crisp. The dressing was also very good. I will definitely be making this again.


Ameer H. S. Mahdi
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this salad was to make. I had all of the ingredients on hand, and it came together in no time. The dressing was tangy and flavorful, and the lentils were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!


Atif ati Ati ati
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This lentil salad was a refreshing and flavorful change from my usual lunch routine. The combination of lentils, vegetables, and dressing was perfect, and I loved the crunch from the celery and walnuts. I'll definitely be making this again!