Lentil Salad with Chimichurri Sauce

Chimichurri sauce originated in Argentina and is commonly used as a marinade or sauce for grilled meats, but it also adds a fresh and vibrant flavor to vegetarian dishes like this lentil salad.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 13.

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Lentil Salad with Chimichurri Sauce

Cooking Method: Boiling, Chopping Cuisine: Latin American Courses: Lunch, Salad, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1280

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Green lentils
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 small Red onion
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
• 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
• ³⁄₄ tablespoon Olive oil
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Rinse the lentils and cook them according to package instructions.
2. While the lentils are cooking, chop the red bell pepper, red onion, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, parsley, and cilantro.
3. In a small bowl, combine minced garlic, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to make the chimichurri sauce.
4. Once the lentils are cooked, drain and rinse them under cold water.
5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked lentils, chopped vegetables, and chimichurri sauce. Mix well.
6. Let the salad rest for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
7. Serve the lentil salad chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

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.