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Bowl of fresh lentil salad with cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and herbs for healthy vegetarian lunches

Healthy Vegetarian Lentil Salad

A nutritious and protein-packed lentil salad perfect for a quick vegetarian lunch. Easy to prepare and full of flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup dry green lentils rinsed
  • 1 cucumber diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
For the Dressing
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Cook the lentils according to package instructions. Drain and let cool slightly.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked lentils, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and parsley.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  5. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 12gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1.5gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For extra flavor, add crumbled feta cheese or avocado before serving.

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