Soft Lentil Salad

Ingredients:

1 cup of lentils (preferably green or brown for their texture

2 cups of water or vegetable broth

1 red bell pepper, finely diced

1 cucumber, finely diced

¼ cup of red onion, finely chopped

¼ cup of fresh parsley, chopped

2 tablespoons of olive oil

1 tablespoon of lemon juice

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Cook Lentils: Rinse the lentils under cold water. In a medium saucepan, bring the 2 cups of water or vegetable broth to a boil. Add the lentils, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils are tender but not mushy. Drain any excess liquid and let the lentils cool.

Prepare Vegetables: While the lentils are cooling, prepare the red bell pepper, cucumber, and red onion by dicing them into small, bite-sized pieces.

Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Adjust the seasoning to your taste.

Combine: In a large bowl, combine the cooled lentils, diced vegetables, and chopped parsley. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat everything evenly.

Chill and Serve: Let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together. Serve the Soft Lentil Salad as a refreshing and nutritious side dish.

Course🍚Side Dish

Diets🌱Vegan🌾Gluten-free...

Category🥗Salad

CuisineMediterranean

Occasions📆Everyday🏞️Picnic🍲Potluck

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 20m

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