Lentil Tomato and Goat Cheese Salad
Discover the vibrant and nourishing flavors of a Lentil Tomato and Goat Cheese Salad, a perfect harmony of wholesome ingredients and zesty dressings. This protein-packed salad features tender green or brown lentils, sweet bursts of cherry tomatoes, and creamy crumbles of tangy goat cheese. Fresh parsley and finely chopped red onion add a refreshing bite, while a Dijon mustard and honey vinaigrette ties everything together with a subtly sweet and tangy finish. Ready in just 40 minutes and packed with nutrients, this salad is as versatile as it is delicious—serve it as a hearty side dish, a light main course, or a make-ahead meal perfect for meal prepping. Ideal for healthy eating enthusiasts, this salad delivers on flavor, texture, and nutrition in every forkful!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Green or brown lentils (dry)
- 3 cups Water
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 cup Goat cheese (crumbled)
- 2 tablespoons Red onion (finely chopped)
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the lentils thoroughly under cold water and drain.
In a medium saucepan, combine the lentils with 3 cups of water and 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Reduce heat to low and simmer the lentils for 20-25 minutes, or until they are tender but not mushy. Drain and allow to cool to room temperature.
While the lentils are cooking, halve the cherry tomatoes and finely chop the fresh parsley. Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and black pepper to create the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled lentils, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley. Toss gently to mix.
Pour the dressing over the lentil mixture and toss again to coat evenly.
Add the crumbled goat cheese and give the salad a gentle final toss, being careful not to overmix and break apart the cheese too much.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours for the flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
401 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.7 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.2 g | 41% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 25 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 662 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.4 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.9 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.6 g | ||
| Protein | 20.0 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 169 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 502 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
