Instructions: Rinse and drain the lentils. Drain the mandarin oranges. Mince the 1 red onion. Chop enough parsley to measure 1/2 cup; chop enough olives to measure 1/2 cup.

Mince the 2 garlic cloves. In a medium bowl, combine the minced garlic, 1/3 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon each of cumin and salt, and pepper until well blended.

Gently fold in the drained lentils and oranges, red onion, parsley, and 1/2 cup olives, combining well.

NOTES : Kristin notes: Original recipe called for 10 oz goat cheese and lettuce cups for serving. Try adding a few ounces of reduced fat feta instead?

original recipe called for 5 tbsp. olive oil and no broth. This seems like a lot of dressing for such a small amount of salad. Original recipe called for 1/2 cup olives. I like this combo but I think Id try to use mandarin oranges in juice then use the juice in the dressing. Or even use a fat free Italian or Raspberry vinaigrette (purchased).

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