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!

Mediterranean Lentil Salad

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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
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Mediterranean Lentil Salad

Mira M.
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!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
SERVINGS4 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
  • tsp ground black pepper
  • 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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