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Lentil Salad with balsamic and goat cheese takes 20 minutes to prepare.

Lentil Salad with balsamic and goat cheese takes 60 minutes to cook.

Lentil Salad with balsamic and goat cheese makes 12 servings.

The ingredients for Lentil Salad with balsamic and goat cheese are:

2 cans brown lentils, drained and rinsed
1 4oz package (1 cup) crumbled goat cheese (or feta)
1 large cucumber, peeled and diced
1 large red tomato, diced
1 medium red onion, diced
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
2 packages Good Seasons cheese and garlic salad dressing mix (or basil vinaigrette if preferred)
2 tbsp Smart Balance Omega 3 cooking oil
3 tbsp water

Here is how you make Lentil Salad with balsamic and goat cheese:

Rinse and drain the lentils, then place in large bowl. Add the cucumbers, tomato and red onion, tossing just until mixed. Set aside.In a cruet or container with lid, add the 2 packets of salad dressing mix to the vinegar and water, then shake vigorously until mixed. Add the smart balance oil and shake well. Add the dressing to the lentil mix until lightly coated. Toss gently, then add the goat cheese and toss again until mixed. Add remaining dressing to taste.Chill in fridge for at least 1 hour for best taste.Serving Size: makes 12 - 14 1/4 cup servingsNumber of Servings: 12Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KGOELLER.

The nutritional information for Lentil Salad with balsamic and goat cheese is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 12
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 113.9

• Total Fat: 4.4 g
• Cholesterol: 3.3 mg
• Sodium: 638.3 mg
• Total Carbs: 12.1 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.7 g
• Protein: 6.1 g

The dietary needs meet for Lentil Salad with balsamic and goat cheese is Vegetarian