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Lentils with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Onion and Fresh Herbs
5 from 72 votes

Lentils with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Onion and Fresh Herbs

This Lentils with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Onion and Fresh Herbs salad features tender Puy lentils cooked until just soft, combined with marinated sun-dried tomatoes and thinly sliced red onions lightly pickled with vinegar and Maldon salt. Fresh herbs including parsley, chive, and dill and crushed garlic add brightness and depth.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 458 kcal
Course: Side Dish, Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 10 sun-dried tomatoes pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • salt a generous pinch
  • 1 red onion very thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon maldon salt
  • 1⅓ cup Puy lentils
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 garlic crushed
  • 2 tablespoons parsley chopped, fresh
  • 2 tablespoons chive chopped, fresh
  • 2 tablespoons dill chopped, fresh

Instructions

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  1. In a small bowl combine the sun-dried tomatoes, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and salt. Mix well until the tomatoes are covered with balsamic and olive oil. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl place, the very thinly sliced red onion, pour over the red wine vinegar, and sprinkle with the Maldon salt. Stir and set aside.
  3. Place the lentils in a pan of boiling water and cook for 20 to 30 minutes or until tender. Drain in a sieve and make sure all the water is removed. Add to the onions while still warm. Add the 4-tablespoon olive oil, garlic, and black pepper. Stir to mix and let it cool down.
  4. Once cool add all the fresh herbs, sun-dried tomatoes with the balsamic and gently mix.

Nutrition Information

Calories 458kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Sodium 21mg (1%) Potassium 242mg (5%) Fiber 21g (84%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 294IU (6%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 60mg (6%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 458

% Daily Value*

Calories 458kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 46g 15%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 21mg 1%
Potassium 242mg 5%
Fiber 21g 84%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 294IU 6%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 60mg 6%
Iron 6mg 33%

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