Cold Lentil Salad Recipe

Name: Cold Lentil Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Lentils, Uncooked; 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 2 Tablespoons Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice; 1 clove Garlic, Minced; 2 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar; 2 whole Green Onions, Chopped; 2 Tablespoons Italian Parsley, Chopped; 1/4 whole Small Red Onion, Chopped; 1 whole Carrot, Chopped; 1 pinch Kosher Salt To Taste; 1 pinch Ground Black Pepper To Taste

Servings: persons

1 cup Lentils, Uncooked
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
2 Tablespoons Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
1 clove Garlic, Minced
2 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
2 whole Green Onions, Chopped
2 Tablespoons Italian Parsley, Chopped
1/4 whole Small Red Onion, Chopped
1 whole Carrot, Chopped
1 pinch Kosher Salt To Taste
1 pinch Ground Black Pepper To Taste

1
Add enough water to fully cover lentils in a deep pot and cook, covered, over medium-high heat for 30-45 minutes, or until tender (but not falling apart). Drain, rinse with cold water and set aside.
2
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and vinegar. Set aside.
3
In a medium mixing bowl, combine cooked lentils, green onions, parsley, red onion and carrot. Drizzle olive oil mixture over salad and toss well. Season to taste with kosher salt and ground black pepper, if desired.
4
Refrigerate, covered, for at least 30-45 minutes to chill, preferably 2-3 hours to allow flavors to meld.
5
Enjoy!

137

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Lentils, Uncooked, 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, 2 Tablespoons Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice, 1 clove Garlic, Minced, and more.

Yes, Cold Lentil Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Cold Lentil Salad

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