Warm Lentil Salad

I made this lovely warm lentil salad for lunch because I was looking for a meal high in fiber. Lentils, a small but nutritionally mighty member of the legume family, are a very good source of cholesterol-lowering fiber. Eating just one cup of lentils gives the body 15.6 grams of fiber (and we all know what fiber's good for)!

Ingredients:

1 cup french green lentils

1 small onion

1 bay leaf

3 Cloves (or large pinch powder)

3 cups water

1 tsp salt

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 tbsp red wine vinegar

1/2 cup finely minced red onion

2 finely minced garlic cloves

2 tbsp minced parsley

2 tbsp minced chives

1 cup finely diced red peppers

12/ lemon

Start by placing the cup of lentils, half an onion (skin removed), a bay leaf, and your cloves in a small pot. Cover with water, bring to a boil, then simmer for 25 minutes.

* Be sure to test the lentil's firmness before draining, as they may need more time to soften*

While your lentils are cooking, combine the remaining ingredients in a bowl.

Lastly, combine the lentils and veggies, toss, and squirt the juice of half a lemon on top for some acidity.