Lentil Salad
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
405 kcal
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Lentil Salad
Description
This Lentil Salad starts by cooking green lentils until tender, then cooling them in cold water. The lentils are combined with rinsed canned chickpeas, small diced Persian cucumber, roasted red bell pepper, red onion, and freshly chopped parsley to provide a mixture of earthy, sweet, and fresh crunchy components.
The dressing consists of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, zaatar, cumin, salt, and black pepper. These ingredients create a bright, herbal, and slightly smoky flavor profile that complements the mild lentils and vegetables. The salad is tossed gently to distribute the dressing without mashing ingredients.
Chilling the salad or serving it cold emphasizes its refreshing qualities, making it a suitable dish for warm weather or as a nutritious side. It stores well undressed for up to three days when refrigerated, allowing for flexible preparation timing.
Ingredients
- 1 cup green lentils
- 1 15 ounce chickpeas rinsed and drained, canned
- 1-2 cucumber small diced, Persian
- ½ cup red bell pepper small diced, roasted
- ½ cup red onion small diced
- ¼ cup parsley chopped, fresh
Dressing
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon zaatar
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 1 garlic pressed, clove
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, place the lentils and cook until tender, about 20 minutes. Once cooked, drain the lentils and rinse in cold water to chill. Transfer to a large serving bowl.
- While the lentils are cooking, whisk together the salad dressing ingredients until well combined.
- Add the remaining salad ingredients on top of the lentils.
- When ready to serve, pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
Notes
- Store the undressed salad in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 405 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 405kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 854mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 794mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 20g | 80% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 510IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 10% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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