Description
A fresh and healthy 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
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the 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 excess water and cool lentils.
- In a bowl, mix lentils with cherry tomatoes, onion, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For added flavor, add feta cheese.
- Can be stored in the refrigerator for 3 days.
- Experiment with different herbs like basil or mint.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling and Mixing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: French Lentil Salad, Cherry Tomatoes, Healthy Salad