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French Lentil Salad

Source: dLife

Lentils gently flavored and topped with walnuts.

Nutrition Facts

Makes 4 servings
Amount Per Serving

Calories	354.9

Total Carbs	51.8 g

Dietary Fiber	10.5 g

Sugars	7.1 g

Total Fat	8.2 g

Saturated Fat	0.9 g

Unsaturated Fat	3.8 g

Potassium	0.0 mg

Protein	22.8 g

Sodium	442.6 mg

Dietary Exchanges 8.2 Fat, 0.2 Vegetables, 3.2 Starch, 0.4 Lean Meat

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Note: One or more ingredients from this recipe are not included in the nutritional analysis above. Either the ingredient is missing from our database or is listed as "optional" in the recipe.
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Servings

Ingredients

0.25
0 1/4 cup chopped walnuts 1.5
1 1/2 cup dried lentils 4.0
4 each fresh green onions 3.0
3 tbsp balsamic vinegar 2.0
2 tbsp chopped parsley 1.0
1 tbsp olive oil 0.75
0 3/4 tsp salt 0.5
0 1/2 tsp ground thyme 0.25
0 1/4 tsp black pepper

Directions

On a baking sheet spread the walnuts in an even later and bake them for 5 minutes or until they become lightly browned, then cool them completely on a baking sheet and set aside.
In a large saucepan combine 2 quarts of water and the lentils and bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then cover and reduce the heat to medium low.
Simmer the mixture for 30 minutes or until the lentils have become tender stirring them occasionally, then drain and discard the liquid.
In a large bowl mix together the lentils, onions, vinegar, parsley, oil, salt, thyme and pepper, cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until the mixture is cool.
If desired serve the mixture over lettuce leaves and top the salad with toasted walnuts just before serving.