Sauteed Garlic and Tomato Lentil Salad

• dry green (brown) lentils↗1 cup
• dry light bulgur↗0.5 cup

  light just refers to the coarseness of the grain

• fresh tomatoes, chopped↗3
• cloves garlic, minced↗6
• olive oil↗2 tablespoon
• parsley, very finely chopped↗0.5 cup
• citrus/vinaigrette dressing↗0.25 cup

  I used a lemon tarragon dressing

• salt and pepper

  to taste

• fresh lemon juice↗

  to taste

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cook the lentils and the bulgur according to directions, using vegetable broth instead of water. When cooked, combine and set aside.

2. 2

   Saute the tomatoes, garlic, and olive oil over low heat for 15 minutes or until the tomatoes and garlic are soft and fragrant. Remove from heat. Add the lentils, bulgur, and parsley to the pan and stir to combine.

3. 3

   Season with dressing, salt and pepper, and lemon juice. Serve hot or cold.