Description
This Easy Lentil Salad boasts vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients, making it the perfect healthy meal or quick dinner option. With a delicious mix of lentils, veggies, and a zesty lemon dressing, it’s a satisfying and nutritious choice for anyone seeking homemade recipes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups dried brown lentils rinsed
- 5 cups water
- 1 low-sodium vegetable bouillon cube (optional)
- 1 English cucumber diced
- 1 red onion thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 lemon juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons water
- ½ cup parsley chopped
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium pot, combine lentils, water, and the bouillon cube (if using). Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Cook the lentils uncovered for 15 minutes, until tender but still firm. Strain and let cool completely.
- In a large salad bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, garlic powder, water, parsley, salt, and pepper for the dressing.
- Add the diced cucumber, sliced red onion, diced red bell pepper, and halved cherry tomatoes to the bowl with the dressing. Toss to combine and refrigerate while the lentils cool.
- Once cooled to room temperature, combine the lentils with the salad mixture and mix well to combine.
- Taste the salad and adjust seasoning as desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes for enhanced flavor.
Notes
The salad can be made a day in advance for a delicious lunch.
Feel free to add additional vegetables or herbs to customize it to your liking.
This recipe is perfect for meal prep and can be served cold or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg