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A refreshing minted lentil salad that can be served as a simple meal with warm bread or rolls. A perfect recipe for vegetarians and vegans.

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups - cooked lentils
1 cup - celery, diced
1/4 cup - red bell pepper, diced
1 clove - garlic, minced
1/4 cup - walnuts, chopped
3 tbsp - fresh mint, chopped
1 tsp - lemon zest
olive oil - to taste

Make Ahead:
- 1 1/2 cups cooked lentils
(1 (15oz) can of lentils may be used to save time -
(rinse and drain before using)

2 to 3 servings

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Directions:

1. Place lentils, celery, red pepper, garlic, walnuts, mint, and lemon zest in a bowl.

2. Drizzle olive oil over salad ingredients, salt and pepper to taste and toss well.

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Menu Planner:

** Serve salad on mixed salad greens with a warm bowl of vegetable soup.

** Serve this quick salad with warm rolls and your favorite spread along with some apple slices.

** Serve salad on a bed of cooked, warm couscous with warm garlic bread slices.

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Ingredient Exchanges:

* Instead of Celery: try chayote squash or apples

* Instead of Chopped Walnuts: try chopped cashews, almonds, or hazelnuts

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Related Links:
[Simple Bean Salad Recipe] [Creamy Lentil Salad] [Easy Bean Recipes]

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