Lentil Salad

Lentils are one of the oldest cultivated crops and have been a staple food in many cultures for thousands of years.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Lentil Salad

Cooking Method: Boiling, Mixing Cuisine: International Courses: Lunch, Salad, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Lentils
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 2 large Tomato
• 1 small Red onion
• 1 cup Fresh parsley
• 1 cup Fresh mint
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Cook lentils according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
2. Chop cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and mint.
3. In a large bowl, combine cooked lentils, chopped vegetables, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
4. Mix well and let the salad rest for 10 minutes.
5. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 5g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.