Description
This Lentil Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish for dinner. Packed with protein-rich lentils and a zesty lemon dressing, this salad is both satisfying and delicious.
Ingredients
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Lentils
- 1 cup dried lentils green or brown
- 1 cup vegetable broth or chicken stock or broth
- 1–1/2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper
Salad
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil
- 1–1/2 cups chopped Persian cucumber or English cucumber
- 3/4 cup diced red onion 1/2 of a large onion
- 1/2 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
Lemon Dressing
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 lemon
Instructions
- Rinse lentils: In a small pot, combine rinsed lentils, broth, water, and Italian seasoning. Cook until tender, then cool.
- Prepare dressing: Combine all dressing ingredients in a jar. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Assemble salad: Combine lentils with sun-dried tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and feta.
- Add dressing: Toss salad with desired amount of dressing, salt, and pepper.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately or chill for later.
Notes
- You can customize this salad by adding your favorite vegetables or herbs.
- This salad is great for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge for a few days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
