Recipe Name Lentil Salad Submitted by dinkydane Recipe Description Quantity 0 Quantity Unit Prep Time (minutes) 20 Cook Time (minutes) 45 Ready In (minutes) 65

Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 2 cups green lentils, rinsed and picked over 3 1/2 cups (8 fl oz) water 1/2 cup black olives, sliced, drained 1/2 cup, grated Carrots, raw 2 medium whole (2-3/5" dia) Tomatoes 1 medium (approx 2-3/4" long, 2-1/2" dia) Peppers, sweet, red, raw, chopped 1 onion red onion, chopped fine 1 cup parsley, minced fresh 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/3 cup olive oil 2 cloves garlic minced 2 teaspoons basil 1 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Steps Sequence Step 1 Simmer lentils, covered in water until tender, 30-45 miuntes. Drain and cool. Combine vinegar, olive oil, garlic, basil, salt, and pepper in a jar; mix well. Comvine remaining ingredients with lentils and toss with the dressing. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.