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GREEN BEAN AND LENTIL SALAD

Active Time : 40 Minutes
Total Time : 40 Minutes
Serves : 12
INGREDIENTS
  • 3 cups water
  • 3/4 cup dry brown lentils, sorted, rinsed
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1 pkg (11 oz each) Alexia® French Herb Green Beans
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup Culinary Circle Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 3/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 3/4 cup red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3/4 cup yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
DIRECTIONS

Bring water to a boil in small saucepan. Add lentils and 1/2 teaspoon salt to water; cover. Cook over medium heat 20 minutes or until lentils are tender, stirring occasionally. Drain; rinse with cold water to cool slightly.

Meanwhile, microwave green beans according to package directions. Whisk together vinegar, mustard, garlic, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper in large bowl. Slowly whisk in olive oil until blended. Add lentils, green beans, onion and bell peppers to bowl; stir to combine. Serve immediately or refrigerate before serving, if desired.