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Mediterranean Lentil Salad

Mediterranean Lentil Salad: Fresh, Flavorful & Easy to Prep

This Mediterranean Lentil Salad is a vibrant, plant-based dish rich in protein and fiber, perfect for meal prep.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup dry green lentils or canned lentils for convenience
  • 1 medium English cucumber or Persian cucumber
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes any small tomato variety
  • 0.5 medium red onion or green onions as a substitute
  • 0.25 cup fresh mint or parsley as a substitute
  • 1 can hearts of palm omit if unavailable
For the Dressing
  • 0.25 cup olive oil or avocado oil as a substitute
  • 1 medium lime juice or lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic mashed
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard or yellow mustard
  • sea salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Medium Saucepan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Small Bowl
  • Colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse 1 cup of dry green lentils under cold water, then combine with 3 cups of water and a pinch of sea salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes until lentils are tender but firm. Let cool slightly.
  3. Chop 1 English cucumber, halve a handful of cherry tomatoes, finely chop 0.5 red onion, and slice 1 can of hearts of palm. Set aside in a large bowl.
  4. Whisk together 0.25 cup of olive oil, juice of 1 lime, 2 cloves of mashed garlic, and 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  5. Once lentils are tender, drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
  6. Combine the cooled lentils with chopped vegetables in the large bowl. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently to combine.
  7. Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Enjoy fresh for up to a week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 12gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, cool lentils before mixing with veggies and consider making the salad a day in advance for enhanced flavors.

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