Mediterranean Lentil Salad

This is a great tasting salad which you can eat as is, or put a scoop on top of a bed
of lettuce or perhaps even in a hollowed out tomato.  It lasts a long time in the refrigerator and tastes even better after it sits for a day or two.

Ingredients:

• 2 C cooked green or brown lentils
• 3 oz jar roasted bell peppers, chopped
• 1 medium cucumber, seeded and diced
• 2 T minced onion
• 2 medium garlic cloves, pressed
• 1 tspn dried basil or ½ C chopped fresh basil
• 1/3 C chopped walnuts
• 3 T balsamic vinegar
• 1 T fresh lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Place all ingredients in a bowl and toss well.
2. Let marinate for 1 hour before serving.
3. Eat this as is or serve on a bed of fresh greens.

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