Refreshing Lentil Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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4 cups water
salt
1 1/4 cups dry lentils
2 large cloves garlic, minced
2 large roma (plum) tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 small green chile pepper, seeded and chopped
1 lemon, juiced
1 tsp lemon zest
1 small carrot, shredded
1/2 cup oil-cured black olives
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 hard-cooked eggs , cut in half lengthwise

Directions:

Bring the water and salt to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Pour the lentils into the water while stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the lentils are tender but still hold their shape, about 30 minutes. Drain well.
Transfer the lentils to a mixing bowl and stir in the garlic, seeded tomatoes, red onion, green bell pepper, and chile pepper. Add the juice of 1 lemon plus 1 teaspoon of the zest. Mix in the shredded carrot, olives, and cilantro.
Season with salt and black pepper, and drizzle with olive oil; mix well. Refrigerate for at least an hour to allow the flavors to blend.
Before serving, mix the salad again and add more lemon juice or olive oil if needed. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with sliced eggs.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	670.79 Kcal (2808 kJ)
Calories from fat	415.32 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	46.15g	71%
Cholesterol	93.25mg	31%
Sodium	55.62mg	2%
Potassium	949.12mg	20%
Total Carbs	46.05g	15%
Sugars	7g	28%
Dietary Fiber	21.11g	84%
Protein	20.35g	41%
Vitamin C	49.4mg	82%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	24%
Iron	15.3mg	85%
Calcium	96mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	125.1 Kcal (524 kJ)
Calories from fat	77.46 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.61g	71%
Cholesterol	17.39mg	31%
Sodium	10.37mg	2%
Potassium	177.01mg	20%
Total Carbs	8.59g	15%
Sugars	1.31g	28%
Dietary Fiber	3.94g	84%
Protein	3.8g	41%
Vitamin C	9.2mg	82%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	24%
Iron	2.9mg	85%
Calcium	17.9mg	10%

* 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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