Vegetable and Lentil Salad Bowl

This Vegetable and Lentil Salad Bowl is a vibrant and nutritious dish, packed with wholesome ingredients and flavors. Perfect for a light dinner, it combines the earthiness of lentils with fresh vegetables and a zesty dressing.

Ingredients

• Green lentils - 100 grams
• Water - 500 milliliters
• Cherry tomatoes - 150 grams, halved
• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Red onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Fresh parsley - 30 grams, chopped
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Feta cheese - 50 grams, crumbled (optional)

Steps

1. Rinse the green lentils under cold water and place them in a pot with 500 milliliters of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes or until tender. Drain and let cool.
2. While the lentils are cooking, prepare the vegetables. Dice the cucumber, bell pepper, and finely chop the red onion and parsley.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked lentils, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and parsley.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients. If desired, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top before serving.
6. Serve the salad in bowls, garnished with extra parsley if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 15 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 20 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein and fiber from lentils, promoting satiety and digestive health.
• Rich in vitamins and antioxidants from fresh vegetables, supporting overall health.

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