5.0 from 9 votes
Simple Lentil Salad
This delicious Lentil Salad is anything but boring! It's filled with green lentils, fresh veggies, herbs and drizzled with a honey dijon dressing. Enjoy it as a flavorful, nutritious side dish or a light, vegan main entree.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings (1.5 cup per serving)
Calories: 435 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked green lentils rinsed well
- 3 cups vegetable broth or stock
- 1 English cucumber finely diced
- 6 vine tomatoes diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper finely diced
- 1 small red onion finely diced
- 1 cup pitted olives halved
- 1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
Dressing:
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon zest and juice of
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- kosher salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- To cook the lentils, first, rinse them well in a colander under cold running water. Transfer to a saucepan and add in the broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the veggies and place them in a large salad bowl.
- In a small jug whisk all the dressing ingredients.
- Once the lentils are done cooking, drain and let them cool; add them to the bowl with the veggies.
- Drizzle with the dressing and toss to combine.
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Notes
- Make ahead: You can get a head start on this salad by cooking the lentils a day or two in advance. Store them in the fridge until you're ready to prepare the salad.
- Storing: Even though this lentil salad is best fresh, it will keep well for about 2-3 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
435kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
53g
(18%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Sodium
1292mg
(54%)
Potassium
1209mg
(35%)
Fiber
20g
(80%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
2646IU
(53%)
Vitamin C
106mg
(118%)
Calcium
107mg
(11%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings (1.5 cup per serving)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 435
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 435kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Sodium | 1292mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 1209mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 20g | 80% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 2646IU | 53% |
| Vitamin C | 106mg | 118% |
| Calcium | 107mg | 11% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.