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.