Fresh Lentil Salad Recipe

Name: Fresh Lentil Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups lentils, uncooked; 1 red bell pepper; 12 cucumber; 1 medium carrot; 12 medium red onion; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley; 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 lemon, zest of; 1 teaspoon all-purpose seasoning

Servings: persons

2 cups lentils, uncooked
1 red bell pepper
12 cucumber
1 medium carrot
12 medium red onion
1 tablespoon fresh parsley
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 lemon, zest of
1 teaspoon all-purpose seasoning

1
Cover well-rinsed lentils with 6 to 8 cups of water.
2
Boil until tender, about 20 minutes.
3
Chop all veggies and herbs into small pieces.
4
Drain lentils and rinse with cool water to stop the cooking process.
5
Add veggies to lentils.
6
Add the zest of one lemon and the seasoning to the mixture.
7
Dress with olive oil and lemon juice to taste.
8
Add salt if your all-purpose seasoning does not include it.
9
Can use any herbs, veggies, or dressing you desire.
10
Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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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: 2 cups lentils, uncooked, 1 red bell pepper, 12 cucumber, 1 medium carrot, and more.

Yes, Fresh 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.

Fresh Lentil Salad

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