Easy Lentil Salad Recipe Packed with Bold, Fresh Flavors

Name: Easy Lentil Salad Recipe Packed with Bold, Fresh Flavors
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup Brown or Green Lentils (Rinsed); 3 cups Vegetable Broth (Or water); 1 leaf Bay Leaf; 1 medium Cucumber (Chopped); 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes (Halved); 1 medium Red Onion (Soaked in cold water if preferred); 1 medium Bell Peppers (Chopped); 1/4 cup Olive Oil (Extra virgin); 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice; 1 clove Garlic (Minced); 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard; to taste Salt; to taste Black Pepper; 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley (Chopped); 1/4 cup Fresh Mint (Optional); 1/2 cup Feta Cheese (Crumbled); 1/4 cup Toasted Nuts or Seeds (Sprinkled on top)

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This Lentil Salad is hearty and refreshing, combining vibrant flavors and customizable ingredients for a perfect meal.

65 min

cook 20 min

American

Ingredients

Instructions

For the Lentils

Rinse 1 cup lentils under cold water, removing debris and excess starch.
Combine rinsed lentils with 3 cups vegetable broth and a bay leaf in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 20 minutes until tender but still firm.

For the Dressing

In a small bowl, whisk together extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until creamy and emulsified.

For the Veggies

Chop cucumber, halve cherry tomatoes, thinly slice red onion and bell peppers.

To Assemble

In a large bowl, combine cooled lentils, chopped veggies, parsley, and mint. Pour the dressing over, then gently toss everything until evenly coated.
Top your salad with crumbled feta and toasted nuts or seeds. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 250 kcal
Carbohydrate Content: 35 g
Protein Content: 10 g
Fat Content: 12 g
Saturated Fat Content: 2 g
Cholesterol Content: 10 mg
Sodium Content: 300 mg
Fiber Content: 8 g
Sugar Content: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 10 g