Lentil Salad

Lentil salad is a hearty and light dish that can be served as a snack or a cold appetizer. Lentils are a lesser-known legume that is low in calories and rich in nutrients, making them an ideal food for weight-loss diets.

Details

  • Preparation Time: 15 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 30 minutes
  • Difficulty: 1
  • Spiciness: 0
  • Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 500 g Lentils, raw

  • 250 g Onion, raw

  • 150 g Bell pepper, red, fresh

  • 150 g Small pumpkins

  • 1 dl Oil, olive

  • 0.5 dl Vinegar, apple

  • 2 pod Garlic, fresh

Steps

  1. Rinse the lentils and drain them, then place them in a liter of salted cold water. Place the pot on the stove, and once the water boils, reduce the temperature. Then, cook the lentils slowly in a covered pot for about 25 minutes.

  2. Clean, rinse, and drain the vegetables, then cut them into strips or cubes.

  3. Drain the cooked lentils and let them cool to lukewarm, then add the vegetables and mix well.

  4. Prepare the salad dressing: mix vinegar, finely chopped garlic, and salt. Stir until the salt dissolves. Then, gradually add the oil while continuously stirring. Season the salad with the dressing and mix well. Serve on plates.

Nutrition Information (Per 100g)

  • Calories: 184.93 kcal
  • Fat: 0.48 g
    • Saturated Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 31.9 g
    • Sugars: 2.48 g
  • Protein: 12.38 g
  • Fiber: 14.86 g

Advice

Lentils do not need to be soaked before cooking, making their preparation less time-consuming than other legumes. Instead of onion, you can use shallots. Vinegar can be replaced with lemon juice. The vegetables can be quickly sautéed before adding them to the lentils to create a warm standalone dish.