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This vegan Mediterranean lentil salad takes full advantage of summer vegetables: tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and parsley. It’s very easy to make and is an excellent source of protein, fiber, and antioxidants.

Mediterranean Lentil Salad [Vegan]

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Serves

6

Cooking Time

20

Ingredients

For the Lentil Salad:

  • 4 cups cooked French green lentils (from 2 cups dry lentils)
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup chopped cucumber
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 large tomato, diced
  • 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, sliced
  • 2 tablespoon capers
  • 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped

For the Dressing:

  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Preparation

  1. Place the cooked lentils, celery, cucumber, bell pepper, tomatoes, olives, capers, and parsley in a large bowl.
  2. Add all of the dressing ingredients to a jar, secure the lid, and shake vigorously to combine. Pour the dressing over the lentils and vegetables. Toss to coat.
  3. Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to enjoy.

Notes

To cook dry lentils, rinse the lentils through a fine sieve and place them in a large pot. Cover with an inch or two of water and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, turn down the heat to medium-high and maintain a steady simmer, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender but not falling apart, about 20 minutes. Drain, rinse and proceed with the recipe. If you can’t find French green lentils, brown or black lentils also work.



About The Author

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Allie Penner

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Allison is a food lover and environmentalist. She is the recipe developer, photographer, and writer behind the food and sustainability blog Up Beet Kitchen. With a certificate in Holistic Nutrition, she believes in the nourishing power of organic whole foods and is on a mission to make healthy cooking fun and intuitive for all.

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