Description
This Easy Lentil Salad Recipe is the perfect combination of health and flavor, making it a delightful option for any meal of the day. Packed with protein-rich green lentils and chickpeas, this salad offers a hearty dose of fiber and nutrition. Fresh vegetables like cucumbers, roasted red peppers, and parsley add vibrant colors and textures, while a zesty lemon-zaatar dressing ties everything together beautifully. Whether you’re looking to enjoy it as a light lunch, a stunning side dish at gatherings, or part of your meal prep for the week, this salad is versatile and satisfying. Plus, it’s ready in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green lentils
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
- 1–2 Persian cucumbers (small diced)
- ½ cup roasted red peppers (small diced)
- ½ cup red onion (small diced)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- Dressing: olive oil, lemon juice, zaatar, cumin, garlic, salt, black pepper
Instructions
- Cook lentils in salted boiling water for about 20 minutes until tender. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, zaatar, cumin, pressed garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
- Combine cooked lentils with chickpeas, cucumbers, roasted red peppers, red onion, and parsley in a large bowl.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg