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Lebanese Lentil Salad

Vibrant Lebanese Lentil Salad Perfect for Meal Prep

This Lebanese Lentil Salad is a vibrant celebration of protein-packed lentils and crisp vegetables, perfect for meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup Lentils brown or green
  • 1 cup Parsley fresh, finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup Red Onion diced
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1 medium Cucumber diced
  • 0.5 cup Feta Cheese crumbled
For the Dressing
  • 0.25 cup Olive Oil (Extra Virgin)
  • 1 large Lemon Juice from one lemon
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin optional
  • to taste Salt & Pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Mint or fresh, adjust as desired

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Rinse lentils under cold water, then cook with 4 cups of water for 20-25 minutes until tender. Drain and cool.
  2. Chop parsley, dice red onion, halve cherry tomatoes, and dice cucumber separately.
  3. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, salt, pepper, and dried mint in a medium bowl.
  4. Combine cooled lentils with vegetables in a large bowl, then add the dressing and stir gently.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors.
  6. Before serving, add crumbled feta cheese on top and toss gently if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 9gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This salad improves in flavor after resting and can be customized with additional veggies or spices as per preference.

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