Colorful Lentil Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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5 cups plus 2 tbsp water, divided
1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp dijon mustard
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp minced garlic
1/4 tsp pepper
1 small cucumber, chopped
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1/2 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 cup chopped sweet onion
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

Directions:

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.
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.
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 Serving Per 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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