Lentil Salad

5 min prep time
15 min cook time
6servings
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Lentil Salad

How to Make Lentil Salad

There’s no need to soak dry lentils before cooking. That makes this quick recipe ready in just 20 minutes.

5 min prep time
15 min cook time
6servings
½ cup
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Step-By-Step Instructions:

  1. Combine lentils, water and garlic in a pot over medium heat. Simmer for 15 minutes until the lentils are tender. Drain lentils and run under cold water. Discard the garlic.

  2. While the lentils are cooking, whisk together the dressing ingredients.

  3. In a salad bowl, add lentils, green onion, green pepper and tomatoes. Drizzle dressing over lentils and mix to combine. Refrigerate until serving.

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Nutrition facts

6 Servings

  • Serving Size
    ½ cup
  • Amount per serving Calories 180
  • % Daily value*
  • Total Fat 7g 9%
    • Saturated Fat 1g 5%
    • Trans Fats 0g
  • Cholesterol 0mg 0%
  • Sodium 15mg <1%
  • Total Carbohydrate 24g 9%
    • Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
    • Total Sugars 2g
    • Added Sugars 0g 0%
  • Protein 8g
  • Potassium 260mg 6%
Ingredients
lentils (sorted and rinsed)
1 cup
water
3 cup
garlic (sliced in half)
1 clove
green onion (scallion) (sliced)
1 stalks
green bell pepper (diced)
1/2 cup
grape tomatoes (halved)
1 cup
lemon (juiced)
1 med
olive oil
3 tbsp
black pepper
1/4 tsp
parsley (dried)
1/4 tsp

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