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