Description
Fresh lentil salad with vegetables, herbs, and a zesty lemon dressing. Perfect for meal prep or light meals.
Ingredients
1 cup dry lentils
3 cups water
1 cup cherry tomatoes
½ cup cucumber
¼ cup red onion
¼ cup fresh parsley
2 tablespoons fresh mint
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Cook lentils until tender
2. Drain and cool slightly
3. Combine vegetables and herbs
4. Add lentils to bowl
5. Whisk dressing ingredients
6. Pour dressing over salad
7. Toss gently
8. Adjust seasoning
9. Serve chilled or at room temperature
Notes
Use green or brown lentils
Do not overcook lentils
Chill before serving for best flavor
Add fresh herbs before serving
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 320
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 9
- Protein: 13
- Cholesterol: 0