Description
A refreshing and nutritious salad that combines lentils and carrots with zesty flavors, perfect for revitalizing your meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils
- 2 large carrots, grated
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils under cold water and cook them in a pot of boiling water for about 20-25 minutes until tender.
- Drain the lentils and let them cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the grated carrots, chopped red onion, and parsley.
- Add the cooled lentils to the bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Let the salad sit for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- This salad can be served warm or cold.
- It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or cucumbers for extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Lentil Salad, Moroccan Salad, Healthy Salad, Vegan Recipe