Mediterranean Lentil Salad: Easy, Flavor-Packed Delight
Enjoy a refreshing Mediterranean Lentil Salad that is not only easy to make but packed with flavors. Ideal for a healthy meal that suits various dietary preferences.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: salad
- Method: mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: vegan
- 1 cup lentils
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Rinse the lentils under cold water and cook them according to package instructions until tender. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked lentils, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and parsley.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding feta cheese or olives.
- This salad can be made a day in advance; flavors will improve as it sits.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Mediterranean Lentil Salad, healthy salad, easy recipes