Lentil and Bulgur Wheat Toss with Mint Dressing

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Serve as salad, side dish or vegetarian dinner.

• 1 1/2 cups water

• 1/2 cup lentils

• 1/2 cup bulgur

Dressing

• 3 Tablespoons mint jelly
• 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Salad

• 3 cups coleslaw blend with carrots
• 1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
• 4 thinly sliced green onions

• Sort and rinse lentils.

• Bring water to a boil, stir in lentils. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in bulgur and simmer for an additional 8 - 10 minutes or until lentils are tender and water is absorbed. Place in a large bowl and cool for 15 minutes.

• In a small saucepan heat jelly until melted. Remove from heat and stir in remaining ingredients. Cool 5 minutes.

• Add salad ingredients to lentil mixture. Toss gently. Pour mint dressing over the salad; toss to coat.

Can be served immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.