Description
A refreshing and nutritious salad made with lentils, vegetables, and a tangy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils
- 2 cups water
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils under cold water.
- In a pot, combine lentils and water. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until tender.
- Drain the lentils and let them cool.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled lentils, onion, bell pepper, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, parsley, and mint.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
Notes
- For best flavor, let the salad sit for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots or radishes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling and Mixing
- Cuisine: Lebanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Simple Lebanese Lentil Salad, Lentil Salad, Healthy Salad