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Lentil Salad
A delicious salad made with protein rich lentils, roasted bell pepper, cool crisp cucumber, bright red onion, fresh herbs, tangy feta, and it's finished with a vibrant lemon dressing. It's the perfect way to upgrade lentils!
👥 5 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 55 min⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 20 min👤 Jaclyn📖 cookingclassy
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- saucepan
- colander
- bowl
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- baking sheet
- cutting board
- stove
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Pour lentils and water into a large saucepan, add a few dashes of salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until lentils are tender, about 15 to ⏱️ 20 minutes.
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2
Drain lentils into a colander then rinse under cold water for about ⏱️ 20 seconds to stop them from cooking, drain well. Let rest until cool at least ⏱️ 15 minutes.
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3
While lentils are cooking prepare the dressing. In a small mixing bowl whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, dijon mustard, garlic, and season with salt to taste (I start with 1/4 tsp then add more to the salad to taste).
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4
Roast a red bell pepper by roasting over the flame of a gas stove (using metal tongs to turn), until well charred on all sides. Or if you don't have a gas stove roast under the broiler on a baking sheet, turning every few minutes until charred on all sides. Let rest on a cutting board until cool then seed and chop.
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5
To prepare the salad in a large bowl gently toss together cooled lentils, cooled bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, parsley, cilantro, feta and the dressing (taste for more salt if needed).
Salt, (to taste)
6
Can serve right away or keep in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Facts
calories
359 kcal
fat Content
20 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
13 g
sugar Content
5 g
sodium Content
292 mg
protein Content
15 g
cholesterol Content
20 mg
carbohydrate Content
32 g
saturated Fat Content
5 g
unsaturated Fat Content
14 g
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