Lentil Salad in Olive Oil With Egyptian Spices

Lentils have been a staple in Egyptian cuisine for centuries, and this salad showcases their versatility and nutritional value. It is a refreshing and satisfying dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish.

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: 12.

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Lentil Salad in Olive Oil With Egyptian Spices

Cooking Method: Boiling, Mixing Cuisine: Egyptian Courses: Gluten free, 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 Green lentils
• 1 small Red onion
• 2 medium Tomato
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 cup Fresh parsley
• ¹⁄₂ cup Fresh mint leaves
• 3 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 4 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Ground coriander
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• to taste Black pepper

Instructions

1. Rinse the lentils and cook them according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. Finely chop the red onion, tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, and mint leaves.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked lentils, chopped vegetables, and herbs.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, and black pepper.
5. Pour the dressing over the lentil mixture and toss well to combine.
6. Let the salad rest for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
7. Serve the lentil salad chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 3g

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.