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Lentil Salad (Brown/Green, Warm, Red)

A hearty and nutritious lentil salad, perfect for a warm meal.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup Brown or Green Lentils rinsed
  • 2 cups Water
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper diced
  • 1 Cucumber diced
  • ¼ cup Red Onion finely chopped
  • ¼ cup Fresh Parsley chopped
  • ¼ cup Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoon Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground

Instructions 

  1. 1. Rinse the lentils under cold water.
  2. 2. In a pot, combine lentils and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
  3. 3. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked lentils, red bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
  4. 4. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
  5. 5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 4mg

Keywords

Healthy, Lentil Salad, Vegetarian
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