Healthy Lentil Salad

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Healthy Salad that is ready in under 30 minutes.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Course Salad, Side Dish

Servings 1/2 cup servings

Calories 179 kcal

Ingredients

Salad

1 cup lentils uncooked, rinsed
5 cups water
1 celery stalk chopped
2 green onions chopped
1 tomato seeded and chopped
2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Dressing

⅓ cup olive oil
3 tbsp apple cider vinegar (ACV)
1 tbsp dijon mustard
1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
1 tbsp honey
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

In a medium pot, bring 5 cups of water to a boil. Add the lentils, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes, until they are just al dente. Being careful not to overcook. Drain and run under cold water to cold lentils and to stop the cooking process.
While the lentils are cooking, whisk together the dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
In a large bowl, combine the cooled lentils, celery, tomato, green onions and parsley. Pour the dressing over the top and toss until everything is well coated.
Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Storage

Store this salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 8gCalories: 179kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 7gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 178mgPotassium: 292mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 256IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 2mg

Keyword Lentils, Salad

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