Balsamic Lentil Salad

Serves: 5 | Preparation: 5 minutes | Total: 5 minutes | Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

• 3 ½ cups cooked lentils or rinsed canned lentils
• 1 washed and chopped red bell pepper
• 1 washed and diced cucumber
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (substitute with vegetable oil or any oil you prefer)

• ¼ cup balsamic vinegar (substitute with white vinegar or any vinegar you prefer)

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the lentils, bell pepper, and cucumber.
2. Pour the oil and vinegar over the salad and toss to combine.

Adapted from: destinationdelish.com

This recipe is a budget-friendly and healthy meal idea using some of the ingredients packed in our emergency food hampers that are distributed weekly by the Community Food Assistance Network.