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                 LENTIL, GARBANZO BEAN AND TOMATO SALAD

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Salads

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  2 1/2   c            Water
  1       c            Lentils
  2       lg           Carrots -- peeled, diced
  1                    Bay leaf
  1       cn           Garbanzo beans (15-16 oz)
                       -- rinsed, drained
    1/2                Basket cherry tomatoes
                       -- halved
  1       c            Chopped fresh parsley
  5                    Green onions -- chopped
  4 1/2   tb           Olive oil
  2       tb           Fresh lemon juice -- plus...
  1       t            Fresh lemon juice

 Combine 2-1/2 cups water, lentils, diced carrots, and bay leaf in
 heavy medium saucepan.  Bring to boil.  Reduce heat, cover and simmer
 until lentils are just tender, about 25 minutes.  Drain; transfer to
 large bowl. Cool.
 Mix all remaining ingredients into lentils.  Season to taste with
 salt and pepper.  (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead.  Cover and
 refrigerate.)



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