French Green Lentil Salad: Discover a Fresh, Healthy Twist!
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A refreshing and nutritious salad made with French green lentils, perfect for a healthy meal.
- Author: Marianne
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling and Mixing
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegan
- 1 cup French green lentils
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Rinse the lentils under cold water.
- In a pot, combine lentils and water; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until tender.
- Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled lentils, red onion, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding feta cheese or avocado.
- This salad can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg