Mediterranean-Style French Lentil Salad

Ingredients

• 1 cup dry French lentils
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 14 teaspoon salt
• 1 orange
• peeled and sectioned
• 12 teaspoon garlic
• minced
• 12 tablespoon balsamic vinegar or 12 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons red onions
• very finely minced
• 1 tablespoon raisins
• 12 small carrot
• shredded
• 14 cup red and yellow pepper
• minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
• minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh chives
• minced

Instructions

1. Put lentils in a pot with enough water to cover them by 2 inches.
2. Bring to a boil, then simmer partially covered until tender (20-30 min).
3. Drain and rinse gently in cold water.
4. Place in medium sized bowl and add all ingredients except herbs and bell peppers.
5. Cover tightly and chill at least 4 hours.
6. Add the peppers and herbs an hour before serving.
7. Serve cold or at room temperature.