Lentil Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette
This flavorful lentil salad is filled with veggies and protein-packed, ideal for a make-ahead lunch or a busy weeknight side dish.
Ingredients
- 2 cups lentils cooked
- 1 medium carrot (peeled and diced)
- 2 talks celery (diced)
- 1 cup cherry tomato halved
- ½ cup red onion minced
- ½ cup parsley minced
Red Wine Vinaigrette
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place all of the lentil salad ingredients in a large bowl (cooked lentils through minced parsley); set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinaigrette then drizzle over the lentil salad. Toss well to coat then check for seasoning. Adjust accordingly before serving.
Notes
- This lentil salad is great for prepping ahead for a busy day lunch or to bring to a picnic or BBQ. It’s also great with chicken or chickpeas.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 223
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 223kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 80mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 631mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 3462IU | 69% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.