Description
A vibrant and healthy lentil salad packed with fresh vegetables, perfect for family gatherings or quick weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils
- 2 cups water
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 carrot, grated
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils under cold water.
- In a pot, combine the rinsed lentils and water.
- Bring it to a boil over high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and let it cook for about 20-25 minutes until the lentils are tender.
- Drain the lentils in a colander and cool them down.
- In a large bowl, mix the cooled lentils with the diced bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, grated carrot, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over your salad and toss everything gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or store in the fridge for a great make-ahead meal.
Notes
For best flavor, allow the salad to chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. Feel free to add extra ingredients like feta or avocado.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: lentil salad, healthy salad, vegetarian recipes, easy salad, quick meal