Lentil Salad
User Reviews
4.5
531 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
217 kcal
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Course
Salad
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Lentil Salad
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This healthy Lentil Salad is made with green lentils, crunchy cucumber, sweet red bell pepper, onion, herbs, and a simple lemon dressing. It’s packed with flavor and a favorite for lunch or dinner.
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Ingredients
For the salad:
- 1 cup uncooked green lentils, rinsed well and picked over
- 3 cups water (or vegetable broth)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 English cucumber, finely diced
- 1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeds removed, and finely diced
- 1/2 small red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese, optional
For the dressing:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey or pure maple syrup
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
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Instructions
- In a large saucepan, combine the lentils, water or broth, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil over medium high heat and then turn to low and cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until lentils are soft, but still slightly firm. Do not overcook or the lentils will be mushy.
- While the lentils are cooking, make the dressing. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey or maple syrup, garlic, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- When the lentils are done cooking, use a colander to drain the lentils. Discard the bay leaf. Rinse quickly with cold water. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Add the cucumber, red pepper, red onion, parsley, mint, and feta cheese, if using, to the bowl. Stir. Drizzle with dressing and toss until well combined. Serve immediately or let sit for 30 minutes so the flavors can meld.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
217kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
21mg
(1%)
Potassium
448mg
(13%)
Fiber
11g
(44%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
897IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
35mg
(39%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 217 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 217kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 21mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 448mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 897IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 35mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.5
531 reviews
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