Vegan Recipes

Vegan Lentil Salad

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.

Vegan Lentil 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:

  1. Cook the lentils corresponding to the suggestions on the box until soft.
  2. Take a medium bowl, add everything to the salad, and mix everything properly.
  3. Make the dressing by adding all the spices and sauces in a bowl, Mix well until a creamy texture appears.
  4. Now mix the salad and the dressing in each other and combine well.
  5. 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

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