LOW Carb: French Lentil Salad
French Lentil Salad
Ingredients:
1 cp. lentils (preferably French green lentils)
1/4 cp. minced red onion
1/4 cp. fresh orange juice
2 Tbs. virgin olive oil
1 Tbs. balsamic vinegar
1 tsp. minced orange zest
6 oz. of goat cheese, crumbled
pepper to taste
Preparation:
1. Boil lightly salted (kosher salt is best) water.
2. Reduce heat to simmer and add lentils. Cook 25 minutes.
3. While lentils are cooking mix together all the remaining ingredients, except cheese.
4. Drain lentils and allow to cool to room temperature. Add mixed ingredients and crumbled cheese on top. Lightly toss to incorporate the ingredients.