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5-Minute Lentil Tomato Salad (Easy!)

This speedy salad comes together in just 5 minutes! It's filled with vibrant, tangy flavor and plant-based protein. Plus it's simple to customize & expand!

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 3 (1-cup servings)
Calories: 197 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Vegan , gluten-free

Ingredients

  • 15 oz. canned lentils*
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup chives
  • 3 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
  • pinch of salt

Instructions

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  1. Rinse and drain lentils. Halve or quarter the cherry tomatoes. Slice chives. Place in a medium bowl.
  2. Add vinegar and salt to salad. Toss to combine. Taste and add a splash more vinegar if desired.
  3. You can serve this dish immediately or refrigerate in a sealed container to let the flavors further develop. I find it keeps for about 3-4 days in the fridge.

Notes

  • *Lentils: If you cook your lentils from scratch, you'll need about 1.5 cups cooked lentils.
  • Tomatoes: One pint tomatoes equals about 1.5 cups halved. You can also substitute grape tomatoes.
  • Other additions: Expand this salad with fresh herbs, cucumber, Kalamata olives, capers, roasted red pepper, chopped greens (like arugula, spinach, or kale), or vegan feta cheese.
  • Yield: Recipe makes about 3 cups salad.

Nutrition Information

Calories 197kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g Potassium 883mg (25%) Fiber 12g (48%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 928IU (19%) Vitamin C 40mg (44%) Calcium 48mg (5%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3(1-cup servings)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 197

% Daily Value*

Calories 197kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Potassium 883mg 19%
Fiber 12g 48%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 928IU 19%
Vitamin C 40mg 44%
Calcium 48mg 5%
Iron 6mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.