Lentil Salad Recipe
This Lentil Salad Recipe is loaded with fresh vegetables, herbs, and creamy tahini for a hearty vegan meal bursting with flavor and nutrients. Serve it on its own or as a filling side!
Servings: 10 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 2 cups uncooked brown lentils
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 orange bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 red onion, chopped
- 1 English cucumber, chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup Italian parsley
For the Dressing:
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves grated garlic
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 Tablespoons white vinegar
- Juice of 1 large lemon
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons sea salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2-3 Tablespoons water
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils. In a pot, add lentils, and cover with water (about 5 cups). Bring to a boil, and reduce the heat to medium. Cook for about 20-25 minutes or until lentils are tender. Drain and let cool slightly.2 cups uncooked brown lentils
- In a large bowl, add the cooked lentils, chopped veggies, and parsley. Mix to combine.1 red bell pepper, chopped, 1 orange bell pepper, chopped, 1 green bell pepper, chopped, 1/2 red onion, chopped, 1 English cucumber, chopped, 2 medium tomatoes, chopped, 1/2 cup Italian parsley
- Add all ingredients (oil, garlic, tahini, white vinegar, lemon juice, cumin, salt, pepper) to a mason jar or dressing jar. Mix until smooth. (Add 1 tablespoon water at a time to thin it out to the desired consistency). Pour over salad, toss to combine.1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 2 cloves grated garlic, 1/4 cup tahini, 2 Tablespoons white vinegar, Juice of 1 large lemon, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 2 teaspoons sea salt, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, 2-3 Tablespoons water
- Serve immediately, and enjoy!
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 359mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1301IU | Vitamin C: 51mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 4mg
