Lebanese Lentil Salad with Parsley and Lemon Recipe
This Lebanese Lentil Salad with Parsley and Lemon is a refreshing and flavorful dish that makes a perfect side or light meal. Packed with protein-rich lentils and fresh vegetables, tossed in a zesty lemon dressing, this salad is a healthy and satisfying option for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Lebanese
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Lentil Salad:
- 1 cup green or brown lentils, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Lemon Dressing:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Salad Toppings:
- 1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Lentils: In a medium saucepan, combine lentils and 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until lentils are tender but not mushy. Drain and set aside to cool.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Assemble Salad: In a large bowl, combine the cooled lentils, parsley, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber.
- Add Dressing: Pour the dressing over the lentil mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Finish and Chill: If using, sprinkle feta cheese on top before serving. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld, then serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Lebanese Lentil Salad, Lentil Salad with Lemon, Parsley Lentil Salad
