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Lentil salad

This healthy Lentil Salad with cooked lentils and diced carrots, celery, bell pepper, onion, parsley, and lemon juice is perfect for making ahead for lunch!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 181 kcal
Course: Salad , Lunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dry brown lentils (*)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 cup finely diced carrots
  • 1/3 cup finely diced celery
  • 1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup minced parsley
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 5 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • fresh ground black pepper

Instructions

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  1. In a medium saucepan combine lentils, bay leaf, and thyme.
  2. Add enough water to cover by 1 inch.
  3. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered until lentils are tender but not mushy, about 16 to 20 minutes.
  4. Drain lentils and discard bay leaf and thyme.
  5. Place in a large work bowl with carrots, celery, red pepper, red onion, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper.
  6. Toss to combine and serve chilled or room temperature.

Notes

  • Makes 4 1/2 cups.
  • Makes 4 1/2 cups.
  • *If you want to use cooked lentils, use 3 cups.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1scant cup Calories 181kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 29.5g (10%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 3.5g (5%) Saturated Fat 0.5g (3%) Sodium 251mg (10%) Fiber 5.5g (22%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 181

% Daily Value*

Serving 1scant cup
Calories 181kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 29.5g 10%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 3.5g 5%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Sodium 251mg 10%
Fiber 5.5g 22%
Sugar 3g 6%

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