Lentil, garbanzo bean and tomato salad

 
                   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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