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Nestle® Very Best Meals
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Cold Lentil Salad
This colorful lentil salad has a refreshing minty sauce with the added benefit of vitamins and iron. |
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Serves:
4
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
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3 cups cold water
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1/2 cup dried lentils
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup celery, diced
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1/2 cup red bell pepper
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1/3 cup mint sauce
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1/4 cup red onion, diced
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1/4 cup Parsley, finely chopped
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 clove garlic, finely chopped
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1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
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4 large lettuce leaves
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COMBINE water, lentils and salt in small saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes or until lentils are crisp-tender. Drain; run lentils under cold water.
COMBINE lentils, celery, bell pepper, mint sauce, onion, parsley, olive oil, garlic and oregano in medium bowl; mix well. Cover; refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve over lettuce leaves.
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