Description
A refreshing Mediterranean salad made with lentils and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils, rinsed
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup mint, chopped
- 1/2 cup tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a pot, combine lentils and water. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until lentils are tender, about 20 minutes.
- Drain lentils and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine parsley, mint, tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- Add cooled lentils to the bowl.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss gently to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs for the best flavor.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers.
- Adjust lemon juice and olive oil to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling and mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Lentil Tabbouleh, Mediterranean Salad, Healthy Salad, Vegan Recipe