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Lebanese Lentil Salad

Lively Lebanese Lentil Salad: Your New Go-To Healthy Delight

Experience the vibrant flavors of Lebanese Lentil Salad, packed with fresh herbs and zesty lemon for a delightful, healthy meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Lebanese
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup brown or green lentils Avoid red or yellow varieties.
  • 1 cup fresh parsley Finely chopped.
  • 1 small red onion Diced.
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes Halved.
  • 1 medium cucumber Diced into 1/2-inch cubes.
  • 1 cup feta cheese Chunked.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried mint
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil Best for flavor.
  • 1 large lemon Juiced.
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse lentils under cold water until clear. Combine with 4 cups of water, boil, then simmer for 20-25 minutes until tender. Drain and cool.
  2. Finely chop parsley, dice red onion, halve cherry tomatoes, and dice cucumber. Keep each ingredient separate.
  3. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, ground cumin, salt, pepper, and dried mint in a medium bowl.
  4. Add cooled lentils to the vegetables. Drizzle with dressing and gently stir to coat.
  5. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Top with crumbled feta.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Chill the salad before serving to enhance the flavors and freshness. Avoid overcooking lentils for the best texture.

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