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Vegan Herbed French Lentil Salad
This Herbed French Lentil Salad is perfect for summertime picnics or potlucks.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 255 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup French lentils rinsed and picked through
- 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large garlic clove minced
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 small zucchini quartered lengthwise and thinly sliced
- ¼ cup roasted red pepper chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs chopped
Instructions
- Combine lentils and 4 cups of water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to low; simmer for about 20 minutes or until lentils are soft enough to eat, but still firm. Remove from heat and drain.
- In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Add lentils, zucchini, red pepper, and herbs and stir until combined. For best flavor, refrigerate at least 3 hours before serving.
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Notes
- If you can't find French lentils, use brown lentils and follow the cooking instructions on the package.
Nutrition Information
Calories
255kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Sodium
129mg
(5%)
Potassium
159mg
(5%)
Fiber
16g
(64%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
312IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
46mg
(5%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 255
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 255kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 129mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 159mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 16g | 64% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 312IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.