Red Lentil And Watercress Salad

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 cups water
• 1 cup red lentil
• 2 carrots, diced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 2 cups watercress, rough chopped
• 2 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 1/4 teaspoons dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano (greek if you have it)
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 place red lentils in a colander and pick out any stray bits. rinse with water and drain.
• 2 place lentils,in saucepan with water. bring water to a boil and reduce to a simmer. let lentils simmer 5 minutes then add onions, carrots and simmer an additional 10 minutes until lentils are tender. drain but do not rinse the lentils, carrots and onion.
• 3 while the lentils are simmering whisk together the vinegar, oil, mustard and garlic in a large bowl. season with salt and pepper to taste.
• 4 once the lentils are drained, add watercress and lentils to the dressing and toss until well coated.
• 5 serve immediately.