Fresh and Easy Green Lentil Salad Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    175 kcal

  • Course

    Salad

  • Cuisine

    American

Fresh and Easy Green Lentil Salad Recipe

This green lentil salad recipe is healthy, fresh, and totally delicious! It makes a great light meal or side dish. 

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 3/4 cup green lentil rinsed, uncooked
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 2 cucumbers sliced, Persian mini
  • tomato halved, small, large handful
  • 1 tablespoon capers
  • 2 tablespoons red onion chopped
  • 2 tablespoons parsley chopped, fresh
  • 1 tablespoon mint chopped, fresh
  • lemon or to taste, juice of half
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or to taste
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse the lentils and add them to a medium pot along with the 2 cups of water over medium-high heat. Bring to a rapid simmer then reduce the heat so it gently simmers for 30-40 minutes or until the lentils are cooked.
  2. Meanwhile, prep the other ingredients and add them to a medium salad bowl. 
  3. When the lentils are done (they shouldn't be mushy, but they shouldn't be too firm either), drain them and rinse with cool water and then drain them again and add them to the salad bowl. 
  4. Add the lemon juice and olive oil (you may need to add more depending on your taste preferences). Add salt & pepper to taste. Toss. Salad will keep for a few days in the fridge. 

Notes

  • It's best not to salt the lentils until after they're cooked. Keep this in mind and don't forget to give the salad plenty of salt for flavor. 
  • Serves 2-4 depending on whether it's a main course or side.
  • Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Salt & Lavender makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 175kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 69mg (3%) Potassium 521mg (11%) Fiber 12g (48%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 1491IU (30%) Vitamin C 50mg (56%) Calcium 36mg (4%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 175 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 175kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 69mg 3%
Potassium 521mg 11%
Fiber 12g 48%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 1491IU 30%
Vitamin C 50mg 56%
Calcium 36mg 4%
Iron 3mg 17%

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

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