Description
A refreshing and fiber-rich salad that combines lentils with a zesty lemon herb mix, perfect for a Mediterranean-inspired meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup lentils, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: crumbled feta cheese for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine lentils and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until lentils are tender, about 20-25 minutes. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooked lentils, parsley, mint, and dill to the bowl. Toss to combine.
- Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with crumbled feta cheese if desired.
Notes
- This salad can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like cherry tomatoes or cucumbers for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg