Description
Lentil Salad with Lemon is a vibrant, refreshing dish that combines the earthy taste of lentils with the bright zing of fresh lemon juice. This colorful salad features crisp vegetables like cucumber and cherry tomatoes, all tossed in a zesty lemon dressing that elevates every bite. Perfect for meal prep, potlucks, or a light lunch, this salad is as versatile as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils
- 2 cups water
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ small red onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 2 lemons (about ¼ cup)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils under cold water until clear. In a pot, combine with water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes until tender but firm.
- While lentils cook, prepare the vegetables: dice cucumber, halve cherry tomatoes, chop red onion and parsley.
- For the dressing, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Once lentils are cooked and cooled slightly, drain excess water and transfer to a large mixing bowl. Add prepared vegetables and dressing; toss gently until well combined.
- Let the salad marinate for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg