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Lentil Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

This recipe is vegan.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Vegan
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup Lentils rinsed
  • 2 cups Water
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup Cucumber diced
  • ¼ cup Red Onion finely chopped
  • ¼ cup Fresh Parsley chopped

Lemon Vinaigrette

  • ¼ cup Olive Oil
  • 1 Lemon juiced
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a saucepan, combine lentils and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until lentils are tender. Drain and let cool.
  2. 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked lentils, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
  3. 3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette.
  4. 4. Pour the vinaigrette over the lentil mixture and toss to combine. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Healthy, Lentil Salad, Vegan
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