Description
A vibrant salad combining lentils with fresh vegetables and a tangy dressing, perfect for a healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils (green or brown)
- 2 cups water
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils under cold water, then cook them in a pot with 2 cups of water over medium heat for about 20-25 minutes, until tender. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked lentils, cucumber, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for an hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
Can be made a day in advance. For best results, keep the dressing separate until serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Lebanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg