Warm Lentil Salad

Lentils are one of the oldest cultivated crops and have been a staple in diets around the world 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: 12.

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Warm Lentil Salad

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Lentils
• 2 cup Vegetable broth
• 1 small Red onion
• 1 medium Carrot
• 2 medium Celery stalks
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Rinse the lentils and cook them in vegetable broth until tender. Drain and set aside.
2. Chop the red onion, carrot, celery, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and fresh parsley.
3. In a large bowl, combine the cooked lentils, chopped vegetables, and fresh parsley.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
5. Pour the dressing over the lentil mixture and toss gently to combine.
6. Let the salad rest for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
7. Serve warm and enjoy!

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.