Italian Lentil Salad
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This Italian lentil salad is one of my go to meals when I want something nutritious but don't want to spend all day in the kitchen. Ready in under an hour, it's incredibly budget friendly and comes together with minimal effort. Lentils are packed with protein and fiber, making them perfect for keeping you full and satisfied. The beauty of this dish is how adaptable it is, so feel free to swap in whatever fresh vegetables you have on hand. Toss everything together with a bright vinaigrette and you've got a dish that tastes even better the next day.
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Ingredients
- 250 glentils(rinsed)
- 100 mlolive oil
- 50 mlred wine vinegar
- 400 gtomato(chopped)
- 150 gcucumber(sliced)
- 100 gred onion(thinly sliced)
- 50 gfresh parsley(chopped)
- 3 clovesgarlic
- 1 tspitalian seasoning
- 1 tspsalt
- 1 tspblack pepper
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the lentils and soak them in water for 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Tip: Use a fine-mesh strainer for soaking
- 2
In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Tip: Don't let the garlic burn
- 3
Add the chopped onion, lentils, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Tip: Stir occasionally to prevent burning
- 4
Add the chopped tomato, sliced cucumber, and red wine vinegar. Stir to combine.
Tip: Adjust seasoning as needed
- 5
Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Tip: Lentils should be tender
- 6
Stir in the chopped parsley and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Tip: Taste and adjust seasoning
- 7
Let the salad cool to room temperature before serving.
Tip: Serve at room temperature for best flavor
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