French Lentil Salad

Ingredients

 * 2 cups dried French green lentils
 * 2 large carrots, shredded
 * 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
 * ¾ cup pitted Kalamata olives, chopped
 * ⅓ cup chopped parsley
 * 4 cloves garlic, minced
 * 4 Tbs. balsamic vinegar
 * ⅓ cup toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped
 * olive oil as needed

Directions

 * 1) Bring large pot of water and lentils to a boil.
 * 2) Cook Lentils until just tender, about 20 minutes. Drain any excess water. Transfer lentils to large serving bowl.
 * 3) Add carrots, bell pepper, olives, parsley and garlic, and stir well.
 * 4) Stir in balsamic vinegar and walnuts, and salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle oil over salad to taste.