15g Protein Lentil Salad Recipe
15g Protein Lentil Salad Recipe rescues lunch when leafy greens demand excitement and hunger expects responsible nutrition today.
You toss lentils vegetables herbs and tangy dressing because balanced meals deserve dramatic personality always.
This salad delivers protein comfort confidence proving vegan lunches easily outshine boring desk meals everywhere.
15g Protein Lentil Salad Recipe
15g Protein Lentil Salad Recipe combines cooked lentils, fresh vegetables, and zesty dressing into a hearty vegan salad.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry green lentils
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ½ cup diced red onion
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Add lentils and water to a saucepan.
- Bring to a boil, then simmer 18 minutes.
- Drain lentils and allow cooling slightly.
- Transfer lentils to a mixing bowl.
- Add cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion.
- Mix olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss gently.
- Sprinkle parsley before serving.
Notes
Nutritional values (per serving)
Calories: 230Total Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 9g
Protein: 15g
Vitamins and minerals (per serving)
Folate: 45%Iron: 25%
Vitamin C: 20%
Potassium: 15%
Magnesium: 18%
Additional notes / tips to enhance flavor
- Add crumbled vegan feta for richness.
- Chill salad before serving.
- Add roasted vegetables for deeper flavor.
- Sprinkle sunflower seeds for crunch.
- Use balsamic vinegar for variation.
