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Delicious Mediterranean Lentil Salad for Vibrant Wellbeing
A fresh and nutritious lentil salad inspired by Mediterranean flavors, perfect for boosting your wellbeing.
Ingredients
lentils
- 1 cup green or brown lentils (can substitute with canned lentils for quicker prep)
- 1 medium cucumber (can swap with bell peppers or radishes)
- 1 medium bell pepper (any colorful variety works)
- 2 whole green onions (can substitute with regular onions)
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed is best)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin is preferred)
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper (freshly ground is preferred)
- to taste chili flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup parsley (can be swapped with cilantro)
- 1/4 cup mint (can substitute with basil)
Instructions
- Cook the lentils in boiling water until tender, then drain and let cool.
- Chop the cucumber, bell pepper, green onions, parsley, and mint.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked lentils with chopped vegetables.
- Whisk together lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, and chili flakes, then pour over the salad.
- Toss gently to combine and serve fresh.
Notes
For extra flavor, let the salad sit for 30 minutes before serving.