Colorful Lentil Salad
Ingredients
3/4 cup lentils
1/2 small onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 medium carrot, chopped fine or grated
1 small tomato, diced
1/4 cup roasted red peppers, diced
1/2 cup frozen corn
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon thyme, dried
1/2 teaspoon cumin, ground
salt and pepper, to taste
cilantro, fresh
1/2 cup feta cheese
Directions
Rinse lentils.
Cook lentils in lots of water until tender but not mushy.
Drain and rinse briefly in cold water.
Combine the lentils and vegetables. Mix gently to combine.
In a small bowl, combine the oils, vinegar and seasonings.
Add to vegetable and mix gently.
Add crumbled feta cheese.
Refrigerate for a minimum of one hour to 24 hours to allow flavours to combine.
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