Description
This lentil salad recipe is very easy and tastes absolutely delicious. Loaded with delicious vegetables! Packed full of protein, fibre, vitamins, and nutrients!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup green lentils
- 1 bay leaf
- 2–3 cups vegetable broth (enough to cover lentils while boiling)
- 1/4 cup red onions (diced)
- 1 cup carrots (diced)
- 1/2 cup celery (diced)
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper (diced)
- 1/4 cup cilantro (minced)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 5 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1 tsp salt (more to taste)
- 1–2 tsp black pepper (more to taste)
Instructions
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In a medium pot, bring vegetable broth to a boil. Add the bay leaf and green lentils.
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Boil for about 15-20 minutes until the lentils are soft when you push down on them, making sure they are not mushy. Drain your lentils and throw away the bay leaf.
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In a large bowl, add all your veggies (onion, carrots, celery, bell pepper, and cilantro).
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Add your lentils and give everything a good toss.
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Add in the oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper to the bowl. Give everything a good mix and taste for salt and pepper. Enjoy right away or cold the next day!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Calories: 92