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Lentils with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Onion and Fresh Herbs

 Lentil salad with sun-dried tomatoes, onion, and fresh herbs. A savory salad that everyone will enjoy.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 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 fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped

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 (7%) Fiber 21g (84%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 294IU (6%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 60mg (6%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

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.