Description
Experience a burst of flavors with this vibrant and nutritious lentil salad, perfect for any occasion. Easy to prepare and delightful to taste!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro), chopped
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse lentils under cold water until clear. In a saucepan, combine lentils with 3 cups of water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until tender.
- While lentils cook, chop cherry tomatoes and cucumber into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice red onion.
- Finely chop fresh herbs and add them to a large bowl along with the chopped veggies.
- Once cooked, drain excess water from lentils and let cool slightly before adding to the bowl.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, then season with salt and pepper. Gently toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - Customize your salad by adding roasted bell peppers or feta cheese for extra flavor. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.