Description
A healthy and filling lentil salad packed with vegetables and a zesty dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils, rinsed
- 2 cups water
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a pot, combine lentils and water. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until lentils are tender.
- Drain lentils and let them cool.
- In a large bowl, mix cooled lentils with bell pepper, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Feel free to add other vegetables or herbs as desired.
- Adjust dressing ingredients to your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling and Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Lentil Salad, Healthy Salad, Vegan Salad, Mediterranean Salad