This Mediterranean Lentil Salad tosses protein-packed lentils and fresh vegetables in a simple red wine vinaigrette to give you a refreshing, light, and healthy lunch or side dish. With 12 grams of protein per serving, just one bowl will keep you full for hours!
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Ingredients for this Mediterranean Lentil Salad
- Lentils
- Cucumber
- Kalamata olives
- Sun-dried tomatoes
- Red onion
- Fresh basil leaves
- Lemon juice
- Olive oil
- Red wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper
How to Make a Vegan Mediterranean Lentil Salad
Step 1:
Place all of the ingredients in a large bowl and toss well to combine.
Step 2:
Chill the salad in the fridge for 30 minutes to bring the flavors together or serve it right away. Enjoy!
Mediterranean Lentil Salad
This Mediterranean Lentil Salad tosses protein-packed lentils and fresh vegetables in a simple red wine vinaigrette to give you a refreshing, light, and healthy lunch or side dish. Wiith 12 grams of protein per serving, just one bowl will keep you full for hours!
servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups canned or cooked green, brown, or French lentils
- 1 large English cucumber (finely diced)
- 3 oz kalamata olives (85 g)
- 8 slices sun-dried tomatoes (48 g)
- ½ small red onion (diced)
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- ⅓ tsp ground black pepper
- ⅔ tsp salt
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients in a large bowl and toss well to combine.
- Chill the salad in the fridge for 30 minutes to bring the flavors together or serve it right away. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 221kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 12gFat: 8gFiber: 9gSugar: 6g
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