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Mediterranean Lentil Salad

Mediterranean Lentil Salad: Refreshing, Nutritious, and Easy

Experience the vibrant flavors and health benefits of this Mediterranean Lentil Salad, a perfect dish for any meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing Ingredients
  • 1 cup Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly cracked
  • 1 teaspoon Urfa Biber Optional
  • 1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil High-quality
Salad Ingredients
  • 1 cup Lentils Green or black
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf Remove before mixing
  • 1 large English Cucumber Cut into large pieces
  • 1 each Red Bell Pepper Diced
  • 1 each Orange Bell Pepper Diced
  • 3 stems Green Onions Chopped
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Mint Chopped

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • large pot
  • spatula

Method
 

Dressing Preparation
  1. Whisk lemon juice, minced garlic, kosher salt, black pepper, and optional Urfa Biber in a bowl. Gradually add olive oil while whisking.
Lentil Cooking
  1. In a large pot, combine rinsed lentils and bay leaf with water. Boil, then simmer for 20-25 minutes until tender. Drain and cool slightly.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Add warm lentils to the dressing and stir gently. Let sit for a few minutes.
Add Vegetables and Herbs
  1. Stir in chopped cucumber, diced bell peppers, and green onions. Fold in parsley and mint, tossing gently.
Final Taste Adjustment
  1. Taste the salad, adjusting seasoning if necessary with salt, pepper, or lemon juice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 9gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 250mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Use fresh vegetables and herbs for the best flavor. Dress the salad just before serving to maintain crispness.

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