Here is an easy healthy recipe that incorporates vegetables, herbs and legumes in a delicious side dish carrot salad recipe.

The combination of fresh and dried herbs, lemon juice and olive oil make this healthy salad recipe both tasty and extremely nutritious.

A good olive oil is a very healthy fat and great for any healthy eating plan.

Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:
1 cup brown lentils
1 cup carrots, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup red onion, diced
1/2 cup celery, diced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions:
In a saucepan; combine lentils, carrots, garlic, bay leaf and thyme. Add enough water to cover by at least 1 inch. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 15 to 20 minutes or until lentils are tender. Drain, discarding bay leaf.

Transfer lentil mixture to a bowl. Add onion, celery, parsley, oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Toss to mix. Let cool to room temperature before serving or keep in the refrigerator once cooled.

Serves 6.