How To Make Lentil and Vegetable Salad
This refreshing salad combines protein-packed lentils and colorful vegetables for a healthy meal.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup of green lentils
- 2 cups of water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp of olive oil
- 2 tbsp of lemon juice
- 1 tsp of honey
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 carrot, grated
- 1/4 cup of chopped parsley
- 1/4 cup of chopped mint
- 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro
Instructions
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Rinse lentils and add to a pot with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until tender.
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Drain lentils and add to a large bowl.
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In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
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Pour dressing over lentils and toss to coat.
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Add diced bell pepper, cucumber, and grated carrot to lentil mixture and toss.
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Sprinkle with parsley, mint, and cilantro. Toss to combine and serve.
Nutrition
- Calories : 240kcal
- Total Fat : 8g
- Saturated Fat : 1g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 146mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 32g
- Dietary Fiber : 14g
- Sugar : 6g
- Protein : 12g
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