Lentil Salad

Brown Lentil Salad

Makes: Approximately 2 cups
Time: About 45 minutes with 1 hour chill

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup uncooked lentils
• 1 1/2 cups water or vegetable broth
• 1 cup chopped parsley
• 1/4 cup prepared bulgur (soaking method works better)
• 1/2 cup carrots diced
• 1/4 cup red onion diced
• 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbles
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• 2 tbs olive oil
• 1 tsp vinegar
• salt

Instructions:

1. Saute carrot in olive oil about 7 minutes. Add 1 1/2 cups water, 1/3 cup lentils. Simmer until water is absorbed and lentils are soft; about 20 minutes.
2. Chill prepared bulgur and cooked lentils until cool.
3. Mix all other ingredients in serving bowl. Add bulgur and lentils when they are cool. Chill for 1 hour before serving.