Crunchs Lentil Salad

This is a versatile, healthy salad that can easily be eaten as the main meal for lunch.

Step: 1

Bring water and lentils to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until lentils are almost tender, about 15 minutes; add bulgur and salt. Cover saucepan and remove from heat; set aside until bulgur is tender and water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.

Step: 2

Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until until tender and fragrant, 5 to 10 minutes. Add tomatoes and red bell pepper; cook and stir until red bell pepper is tender, 5 to 10 minutes.

Step: 3

Combine bulgur-lentil mixture and vegetable mixture in a bowl; add balsamic vinegar and 2 tablespoons olive oil and toss to coat.

Per Serving: 171 calories; protein 7.9g; carbohydrates 25.7g; fat 4.5g; sodium 9.6mg.