Lentil Salad
A nutritious and colorful lentil salad packed with fresh vegetables and a zesty dressing, perfect for any meal.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 220kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup green or brown lentils
- 1 medium bell pepper diced
- 1 cucumber diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/4 red onion finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils under cold water and drain.
- In a pot, add lentils and cover with 3 cups of water.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until tender.
- Drain any excess water from the lentils and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine diced bell pepper, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Once lentils are cool, add them to the vegetable mixture.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving for flavors to meld.
Nutrition
Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 8g | Fiber: 8g