Lebanese Lentil Salad

This Lebanese Lentil Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish, combining earthy lentils with fresh vegetables and a zesty lemon dressing. Perfect for a light dinner, this vegan salad is both satisfying and packed with flavor.

Ingredients

• Green or brown lentils - 150 grams
• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Cherry tomatoes - 150 grams, halved
• Red onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Parsley - 30 grams, finely chopped
• Mint - 15 grams, finely chopped
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Fresh lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Ground cumin - 1/2 teaspoon

Steps

1. Rinse the lentils under cold water and place them in a pot with 500 ml 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, halve the cherry tomatoes, and finely chop the red onion, parsley, and mint.
3. In a large bowl, combine the cooled lentils, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and mint.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and ground cumin.
5. Pour the dressing over the lentil mixture and toss well to combine. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
6. Let the salad rest for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 43 g
• Fiber: 13 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein and fiber, helping to support muscle health and digestion.
• Packed with antioxidants and vitamins from fresh vegetables and herbs.

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