Colorful Lentil Salad Recipe

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Colorful Lentil Salad
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Directions:

  1. In a large saucepan, bring 5 cups water and lentils to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until tender. Drain and rinse in cold water. Place lentils in a large bowl; cool.
  2. Meanwhile, in a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, mustard, salt, sugar, basil, oregano, garlic, pepper and remaining water; shake well.
  3. Add the cucumber, carrot, red pepper, onion and cilantro to lentils; toss to combine. Add dressing; gently toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving. Yield: 6 servings.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 196.36 Kcal (822 kJ)
Calories from fat 66.33 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.37g 11%
Sodium 219.93mg 9%
Potassium 428.44mg 9%
Total Carbs 23.7g 8%
Sugars 3.45g 14%
Dietary Fiber 10.98g 44%
Protein 9g 18%
Vitamin C 19.3mg 32%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 2.7mg 15%
Calcium 53.5mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 64.66 Kcal (271 kJ)
Calories from fat 21.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.43g 11%
Sodium 72.42mg 9%
Potassium 141.09mg 9%
Total Carbs 7.8g 8%
Sugars 1.14g 14%
Dietary Fiber 3.62g 44%
Protein 2.96g 18%
Vitamin C 6.4mg 32%
Iron 0.9mg 15%
Calcium 17.6mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.7
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

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