Description
Fresh, zesty, and hearty, this Lentil Salad with Herbs is packed with protein, loaded with fresh herbs, and tossed in a bright lemony dressing.
Ingredients
- Dry Green or Brown Lentils: 1 cup
- Water or Veggie Broth: 3 cups
- Cucumber: 1 small, diced
- Cherry Tomatoes: 1 cup, halved
- Red Onion or Shallot: 1 small, finely diced
- Fresh Parsley: 1/2 cup, chopped
- Fresh Mint: 1/4 cup, chopped
- Fresh Dill (optional): 2 tablespoons, chopped
- Olive Oil: 1/4 cup
- Lemon Juice: 3 tablespoons
- Dijon Mustard: 1 teaspoon
- Salt and Pepper: To taste
Instructions
- Cook lentils in water or broth for 20–25 minutes until tender but not mushy. Drain and cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine lentils with diced cucumber, tomatoes, onion, and chopped herbs.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to combine.
- Let sit 10–15 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling and Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Lentil Salad, Salad with Herbs, Healthy Salad