18g Protein Lentil Salad Recipe
You want something healthy that actually fills you up, so this 18g Protein Lentil Salad Recipe delivers without tasting like compromise.
Because boring “clean eating” feels suspicious, this fresh, zesty bowl brings protein, texture, and just enough attitude to keep things interesting.
18g Protein Lentil Salad Recipe
Fresh lentil salad packed with plant protein and vibrant flavor
Ingredients
- Dry lentils: 1 cup
- Water: 3 cups
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons
- Cucumber chopped: 1 cup
- Cherry tomatoes halved: 1 cup
- Red onion finely chopped: 1/4 cup
- Fresh parsley chopped: 1/4 cup
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
Instructions
- Rinse lentils, then cook in water for 20 minutes until tender but not mushy.
- Drain lentils and let them cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked lentils, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
- Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over mixture.
- Season with salt and pepper, then toss well to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill for enhanced flavor.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving):
- Calories: 280
- Total Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 18g
- Iron: 25%
- Folate: 40%
- Magnesium: 18%
- Potassium: 15%
- Vitamin C: 20%
- Do not overcook lentils to keep texture firm.
- Add feta cheese for extra flavor if desired.
- Chill before serving for a fresher taste.
