Vegan Lentil Salad is a delightful and nutritious dish that brings together the flavors of lentils with a mixture of fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs. They are cooked until soft and retain a slight bite. This helps to create a satisfying texture in the salad.
What type of vegetables can be used?
You can incorporate a variety of colorful vegetables for a wide range of flavors.
What options are available for the dressing?
There are a lot of options available for dressing Vegan Lentil Salad like squeezed lemon and the combination of different sauces. These include sweet and sour taste in the salad.
Ingredients:
For the salad:
- Parsley 2 tbsp.
- Minced dill 2 tbsp.
- Onions chopped 1/4 cup
- Kalamata olives 1/4 cup
- Cherry tomatoes 1/2 cup
- Diced cucumber 1/2 cup.
- Green cooked lentils 2 cups
For the dressing:
- Black pepper 1/4 tsp.
- Kosher salt 1/2 tsp.
- Olive oil 1/4 cup
- Honey 1 tbsp.
- Lemon juice 2 tbsp.
- Dijon mustard 2 tbsp.
- Apple cider vinegar 2 tbsp.
Instructions:
- Cook the lentils corresponding to the suggestions on the box until soft.
- Take a medium bowl, add everything to the salad, and mix everything properly.
- Make the dressing by adding all the spices and sauces in a bowl, Mix well until a creamy texture appears.
- Now mix the salad and the dressing in each other and combine well.
- Serve the salad after cooling.
Notes:
- Use any type of veggies.
- Top it with herbs of your choice.
- You can even add vegan cheese to it.
- The use of fresh herbs will give you a satisfying taste.
Frequently asked questions:
Which lentils are best for this recipe?
- You can use canned lentils as well, as it will save your time.
Can we make this recipe in double quantity?
- Yes, you can make it more and save it in the container for later use.
Nutritional facts:
Calories: 417
Protein: 16g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Sugar: 4g
Fiber: 18g
