Lentil Salad
This lentil salad is crisp, fresh, and light with diced cucumber, red onion, dates, fresh herbs, and a bright lemon vinaigrette. Bonus — it's durable enough to last in your fridge for the week.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: lentil recipe, lentil salad, lentils
Servings: 6 serving
Cook the lentils. In a medium saucepan, add the lentils, water, and bay leaf. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce heat to very low, cover the pot, and simmer for 16 to 20 minutes. The lentils should be soft but not at all mushy.
Assemble the salad. Drain the lentils, and chill them in the fridge for a few minutes. Then, add the diced cucumber, red onion, dates, and parsley.
Add the dressing. Drizzle the lemon vinaigrette on top and toss it all together.
Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 610mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 886IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 3mg