Easy And Healthy Lentil Salad Recipe

Simple and yet oh so delicious, this Lentil Salad recipe is a nutrient-packed and brings together tender lentils, crunchy cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, and tangy red onions, in a zesty dressing.

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Servings

Calories 285kcal

Author FoodFaithFitness

Ingredients

FOR THE SALAD

½ cup uncooked brown lentils rinsed
1 ½ cups water
1 small cucumber diced
½ cup cherry tomatoes diced
1 small red onion diced
1 clove garlic
1 sprig of Italian basil chopped
1 sprig of rosemary
pinch of sea salt and black pepper

FOR THE DRESSING

2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp Dijon mustard

Instructions

In a large pot, combine the lentils, water, rosemary, and garlic clove. Bring to a boil over MED-HIGH heat. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 15–20 minutes until the lentils are soft and cooked.
Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
Once the lentils are done cooking, drain the lentils and discard the garlic clove, and rosemary. Rinse gently with cold water and transfer to a bowl.
Add the cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and red onions to the bowl with the lentils and combine well.
Drizzle with the dressing and toss the lentil salad until well combined. Top the salad with the crumbled feta cheese and chopped Italian basil.

Notes

Though we suggest Dijon mustard because of the tangy element it provides, you can substitute it with regular mustard or even whole-grain mustard. If you prefer a milder flavor, leave it out altogether.
For this recipe you don't have to soak the lentils before cooking them. Lentils are tiny pulses and can be cooked without soaking. Just add them with water in a pot or pan and bring them to a boil. Simmer for 15–20 minutes until they are tender and done.

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