Vegetable and Lentil Salad with Tahini Dressing

This Vegetable and Lentil Salad with Tahini Dressing is a vibrant and nutritious dish, perfect for a healthy American dinner. Packed with protein-rich lentils and fresh vegetables, it is drizzled with a creamy tahini dressing that adds a delightful flavor and texture.

Ingredients

• Green lentils - 100 grams
• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Cherry tomatoes - 150 grams, halved
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Carrot - 1 medium, grated
• Red onion - 1/4 medium, finely chopped
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
• Tahini - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Rinse the lentils under cold water and place them in a pot with 300 ml of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes or until tender.
2. While the lentils are cooking, prepare the vegetables: dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the red bell pepper, grate the carrot, and finely chop the red onion.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked lentils (drained and cooled) with the prepared vegetables and chopped parsley.
4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
5. Drizzle the tahini dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, then serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 15 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in plant-based protein from lentils, supporting muscle health.
• Rich in dietary fiber, promoting digestive health.

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