30-60 mins
Make-Ahead
Over 1 hour
Quick & Easy
Under 15 mins
Under 30 mins
Lentil Salad
Lentil Salad
Lentil Salad
⏱30 min
👥6
🔥220 cal
Easy
🍽️Mediterranean
A simple and refreshing lentil salad, perfect as a side dish or light lunch. It's packed with flavor from fresh vegetables and a zesty lemon vinaigrette.
A simple and refreshing lentil salad, perfect as a side dish or light lunch. It's packed with flavor from fresh vegetables and a zesty lemon vinaigrette.
Combine the Lentils and Water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until lentils are tender but still hold their shape. Drain and let cool.
While the lentils are cooling, prepare the Vegetables by chopping them as indicated.
In a small bowl, whisk together all Dressing ingredients until emulsified.
In a large bowl, combine the cooled Lentils, Vegetables, and Dressing. Toss gently to coat.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately or chill for later.
Ingredients
6
1 cup198 gBrown Lentils-dried
3 cups710 mLWater
1/2 cup75 gRed Onion-finely chopped
1 cup140 gCucumber-diced
1/2 cup75 gBell Pepper-diced (any color)
1/4 cup30 gParsley-chopped
3 tbsp45 mLOlive Oil
2 tbsp30 mLLemon Juice-freshly squeezed
1 tsp5 mLDijon Mustard
1/2 tsp2.5 mLSalt
1/4 tsp1.25 mLBlack Pepper
Equipment
Medium saucepan
Large bowl
Whisk
Instructions
Rinse the Lentils under cold water.
Combine the Lentils and Water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until lentils are tender but still hold their shape. Drain and let cool.
While the lentils are cooling, prepare the Vegetables by chopping them as indicated.
In a small bowl, whisk together all Dressing ingredients until emulsified.
In a large bowl, combine the cooled Lentils, Vegetables, and Dressing. Toss gently to coat.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately or chill for later.
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