Wednesday, August 8, 2007

French Lentil Salad

  • 1 cup dry French lentils
  • 2 T. olive oil
  • 1/2 t. salt
  • 1 orange, peeled and sectioned
  • 1/2 t. minced or crushed garlic
  • 1 1/2 T. fresh lime juice
  • 1 1/2 T. balsamic or cider vinegar
  • 1 T. minced red onion
  • 1/2 t. each grated orange and lime zest
  • 1 T. dried currants
  • 1/2 small carrot, shredded
  • 1/4 cup minced bell pepper, red, yellow, or a combination
  • 1-2 T. minced fresh herbs such as parsley, chives, and/or mint

Yield: 4 servings

per serving: 245 cals / 12 g protein / 7 g fat / 9 g fiber

from Eat, Drink & Weigh Less, p. 161

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