Simple Lentil Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 cups lentils (dried )
1/4 tsp salt
1 onion (whole , studded with the 2 cloves)
2 cloves (stud these into the onion)
1 bay leaf
6 scallions (chopped )
1 cup parsley (chopped )
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp olive oil

Directions:

Wash lentils.
Add water to cover lentils, boil for 2 minutes.
Add whole onion (studded with cloves), salt, and bay leaf.
Remove from heat, cover, and let stand 1 hour.
Bring to boil and cover.
Simmer gently (to prevent breaking) for about 15 minutes (until tender, do not overcook).
Drain, remove bay leaf and onion, then cool.
Add scallions and parsley.
Whisk olive oil and lemon juice to make an emulsion.
Pour over lentil mixture and toss.
Chill and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	213.08 Kcal (892 kJ)
Calories from fat	36.51 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.06g	6%
Sodium	82.14mg	3%
Potassium	555.12mg	12%
Total Carbs	31.56g	11%
Sugars	1.92g	8%
Dietary Fiber	15.72g	63%
Protein	13.07g	26%
Vitamin C	16.5mg	27%
Iron	4.4mg	25%
Calcium	48.9mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	242.08 Kcal (1014 kJ)
Calories from fat	41.48 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.61g	6%
Sodium	93.33mg	3%
Potassium	630.68mg	12%
Total Carbs	35.85g	11%
Sugars	2.19g	8%
Dietary Fiber	17.86g	63%
Protein	14.85g	26%
Vitamin C	18.7mg	27%
Iron	5mg	25%
Calcium	55.6mg	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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