Lentil Salad Recipe

• servings: 10 servings
• active time: 5 minutes
• total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked brown lentils

1 red bell pepper, chopped

1 orange bell pepper, chopped

1 green bell pepper, chopped

1/2 red onion, chopped

1 English cucumber, chopped

2 medium tomatoes, chopped

1/2 cup parsley

1/3 cup olive oil

1 clove grated garlic

1/4 cup tahini

2 Tablespoons white vinegar

Juice of 1 lemon

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Boil

Rinse the lentils. In a pot, add lentils, and cover with water (about 5 cups). Bring to a boil, and reduce the heat to medium. Cook for about 20-25 minutes or until lentils are tender. Drain and let cool slightly.

Combine

In a large bowl, add the cooked lentils, chopped veggies, and parsley. Mix to combine.

Mix

Add all ingredients (oil, garlic, tahini, white vinegar, lemon juice, cumin, salt, pepper) to a mason jar or dressing jar. Mix until smooth. Pour over salad, toss to combine.

Serve immediately, and enjoy!

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

• Calories: 258 kcal
• Total Fat: 11 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Sodium: 359 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 29 g
• Dietary Fiber: 13 g
• Total Sugars: 3 g
• Protein: 12 g