Insanely Delicious Mediterranean Lentil Salad Recipe

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 1cupdry brown lentils

  • 1cupdiced carrots

  • 1cupred onion, diced

  • 2clovesgarlic, minced

  • 1bay leaf

  • ½teaspoondried thyme

  • 2tablespoonslemon juice

  • ½cupdiced celery

  • ¼cupchopped parsley

  • 1teaspoonsalt

  • ¼teaspoonground black pepper

  • ¼cupolive oil

Cooking Directions

  1. Combine lentils, carrots, onion, garlic, bay leaf, and thyme in a saucepan. Add enough water to cover by 1 inch; bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes or until lentils are tender but not mushy.

  2. Drain lentils and vegetables and remove bay leaf. Add olive oil, lemon juice, celery, parsley, salt and pepper. Toss gently to mix and serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe8
Calories147
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
7g
9%
Saturated Fat
1g
5%
Sodium
453mg
20%
Total Carbohydrate
16g
6%
Dietary Fiber
6g
21%
Total Sugars
3g
Protein
6g
12%
Vitamin C
8mg
9%
Calcium
31mg
2%
Iron
2mg
13%
Potassium
343mg
7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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