Description
A refreshing and nutritious Mediterranean Lentil Salad tossed with a zesty lemon dill dressing, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils under cold water and drain.
- In a pot, combine lentils and water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until tender.
- Drain any excess water and let the lentils cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled lentils, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and dill.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For added protein, consider adding feta cheese or chickpeas.
- This salad can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg