Lebanese Lentil Salad

Name: Lebanese Lentil Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 60g green lentils; 1 pomegranate; 1 red onion, chopped; 2 tomatoes, chopped; 1 cucumber, chopped; 1 green pepper, chopped; 30g chopped fresh parsley; 30g chopped fresh mint; Juice of 1 lemon; 30ml extra-virgin olive oil; A handful of toasted pumpkin seeds; Salt and pepper to taste

6 steps

Prep:15minCook:25min

A nutty sweet salad that works great as a side dish.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:29:20 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories214.4 kcal (11%)

Total Fat9.4 g (13%)

Carbs27.6 g (11%)

Sugars9.8 g (11%)

Protein7.7 g (15%)

Sodium208.7 mg (10%)

Fiber9.7 g (35%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

30gfresh mint

30mlextra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

Step 1

Rinse the lentils in cold water and drain. Place them in a pot with 2 cups of water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 20-25 minutes or until the lentils are tender but still hold their shape. Drain any excess water and let the lentils cool to room temperature.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the cooled lentils, chopped red onion, tomatoes, cucumber, and green bell pepper. Toss well.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the lentil mixture and toss well to coat.

Step 4

Add the chopped parsley and mint to the salad and toss again to combine.

Step 5

Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Top with pomegranate and pumpkin seeds. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Step 6

Enjoy your delicious Lebanese lentil salad!