My All Time Favourite Nutritious Veggie Lentil Salad
Packed with vibrant fresh vegetables and earthy lentils, My All Time Favourite Nutritious Veggie Lentil Salad is a wholesome, protein-rich dish that’s as delicious as it is nourishing. This easy-to-make recipe combines tender green or brown lentils with crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy red bell pepper, and sweet carrots, all brought together by a zesty lemon-Dijon dressing. Perfect for meal prep, a light lunch, or a colorful side dish, this versatile salad is loaded with fiber, plant-based protein, and heart-healthy ingredients. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s an effortlessly satisfying option for busy days while being gluten-free and easily customizable for vegan diets. Store it in the fridge for a flavor-packed, make-ahead meal everyone will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Green or brown lentils
- 3 cups Water
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 2 medium Carrots
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey or maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the lentils under cold water and remove any debris.
In a medium saucepan, combine the lentils and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils are tender but not mushy.
Drain the lentils and set them aside to cool to room temperature.
While the lentils are cooling, chop the cherry tomatoes in halves, dice the cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion, and grate or julienne the carrots. Finely chop the fresh parsley.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled lentils with the chopped vegetables and parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey (or maple syrup), salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the lentil and vegetable mixture. Toss everything gently until well combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Enjoy as a healthy lunch, side dish, or light dinner.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
830 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.3 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.9 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1442 mg | 63% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 88.2 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.6 g | 95% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.7 g | ||
| Protein | 24.4 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 223 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 2320 mg | 49% | |
*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.
