Summer Veggie Lentil Salad
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 5
Calories: 201 kcal
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 cup brown lentils cooked per pkg. instructions, or 2-½ cups cooked lentils
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 orange bell pepper diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1/2 small purple onion finely diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/2 English cucumber diced, or 1 Persian cucumber
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
Dressing
- 2-3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice about 1 lemon
- 3-4 Tbsp. Primal Kitchen Greek Dressing or Green Goddess Dressing
- 1/2 tsp. Redmond Real Salt
- 1/4 tsp. lemon pepper
Instructions
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Cook lentils per package instructions; drain and allow to cool.
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In small bowl, whisk together dressing, lemon juice, salt and lemon pepper seasoning.
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In large bowl, combine cooled lentils, chopped veggies and parsley. Pour in dressing and toss well to combine.
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Serve immediately, or chill 15–30 minutes to enhance flavors. Keeps in refrigerator up to 3 days.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
Summer Veggie Lentil Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 201
Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 3mg1%
Sodium 260mg11%
Potassium 681mg19%
Carbohydrates 32g11%
Fiber 14g56%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 11g22%
Vitamin A 2294IU46%
Vitamin C 100mg121%
Calcium 48mg5%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.