This delicious Lentil Salad is anything but boring! It’s filled with green lentils, fresh veggies, and herbs and drizzled with a honey dijon dressing. Enjoy it as a flavorful, nutritious side dish or a light, vegan main entree.
Ingredients:
▢1 cup uncooked green lentils, rinsed well
▢3 cups vegetable broth or stock
▢1 English cucumber, finely diced
▢6 vine tomatoes, diced
▢1 yellow bell pepper, finely diced
▢1 small red onion, finely diced
▢1 cup pitted olives, halved
▢1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley
▢1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
Dressing:
▢1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
▢1 lemon, zest and juice of
▢1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
▢2 teaspoons honey
▢1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
▢Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions:
To cook the lentils, first, rinse them well in a colander under cold running water. Transfer to a saucepan and add in the broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
Meanwhile, prepare the veggies and place them in a large salad bowl.
In a small jug whisk all the dressing ingredients.
Once the lentils are done cooking, drain and let them cool; add them to the bowl with the veggies.
Drizzle with the dressing and toss to combine.
Get the full recipe here https://healthyfitnessmeals.com/lentil-salad/