Yummy Lentil Salad

Ingredients

• 4 cups water (or broth)
• 1 lb dried lentils, sorted & rinsed
• 3 garlic cloves, diced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 lemon, juiced and peel zested
• 4 slices turkey bacon, diced
• 1 lb mixed greens
• 4 eggs, hard-boiled

Directions

1. 1

   Hard-boil eggs and set aside.

2. 2

   In a saucepan, add 4 cups of liquid and bring to a boil.

3. 3

   Add lentils, garlic and salt and mix well.

4. 4

   Bring to a simmer for 25 minutes. Drain lentils.

5. 5

   Mix in oil, lemon and if necessary season with more salt and pepper.

6. 6

   In a preheated pan, cook the turkey bacon over med-high heat for 7-10 minutes.

7. 7

   Divide mixed greens into 4 servings and place 1/4 of the lentil mixture over each salad. Sprinkle with the turkey bacon and garnish with a hard boiled egg.

8. 8

   Enjoy!