Lentil Salad – A Fresh & Healthy Lunch
A fresh, protein-packed Lentil Salad tossed with crisp veggies, lemon vinaigrette, and herbs. Perfect for a light lunch or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup green or brown lentils
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut
4–5 radishes, thinly sliced
½ English cucumber, sliced
2 green onions, chopped
¼ cup chopped parsley
¼ cup chopped mint
Optional: ¼ cup crumbled feta or goat cheese
Lemon Vinaigrette:
¼ cup olive oil
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp honey or maple syrup
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Simmer lentils in 3 cups water for 18–20 minutes. Drain and cool.
- Blanch asparagus 2 minutes. Transfer to ice water, then drain.
- Whisk vinaigrette ingredients in a bowl.
- Combine lentils, asparagus, radishes, cucumber, onions, and herbs in a large bowl.
- Pour dressing over and toss to coat. Add cheese or extras if desired.
Notes
Let chill before serving. Customize with chickpeas, arugula, or toasted nuts.
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