Description
A refreshing salad made with French lentils and cherry tomatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup French lentils
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse lentils under cold water.
- In a pot, combine lentils and water. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until tender.
- Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine lentils, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- Pour dressing over the salad and mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for best flavor.
- This salad can be made ahead of time.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling and mixing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: French Lentil Salad, Cherry Tomatoes, Healthy Salad