Lentil and Fennel Salad

Ingredients

Dressing

• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 garlic clove, minced

Salad

• 1 1/4 cups dried lentils
• 3/4 cup red bell pepper, strips each cut in half crosswise
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced fennel bulb
• 1/2 cup thinly vertically sliced red onion
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, divided

Directions

1. 1

   To prepare dressing, combine first 7 ingredients, stirring with a whisk.

2. 2

   To prepare salad, place lentils in a large saucepan; cover with water to 2 inches above lentils.

3. 3

   Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 18 minutes or until just tender. Drain.

4. 4

   Place lentils in a large bowl; stir in dressing, bell pepper, fennel, onion, and 2 tablespoons parsley.

5. 5

   Sprinkle 1 tablespoon parsley over top of salad.

6. 6

   Cover and chill at least 1 hour.