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A close-up view of a vibrant lentil salad featuring colorful diced vegetables.
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Lentil salad

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250
A fresh and hearty lentil salad perfect for a light lunch or side dish, packed with vegetables and zesty lemon flavor.

Ingredients

Dry ingredients

  • 1 cup dry brown lentils
  • 1 piece bay leaf
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme

Vegetables

  • 1 cup finely diced carrots
  • 1/3 cup finely diced celery
  • 1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup minced parsley
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)

Dressing

  • 5 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt

Seasoning

  • fresh ground black pepper fresh ground black pepper

Instructions 

  • Combine lentils, bay leaf, and thyme in a saucepan with water; bring to a boil and simmer until tender, about 16-20 minutes.
  • Drain lentils, discard bay leaf and thyme, then transfer to a bowl with vegetables and parsley.
  • Add garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper; toss to combine and serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

For extra flavor, let the salad sit for 30 minutes before serving.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $10
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: Lentils