Lentil Onion and Cucumber Salad

Elevate your salad game with this refreshing and protein-packed Lentil Onion and Cucumber Salad! Perfectly tender green or brown lentils form the hearty base, while crisp cucumber, zesty red onion, and fragrant fresh parsley add layers of texture and flavor. Tossed in a tangy dressing of extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar, this vibrant salad is a delicious blend of earthy, tangy, and fresh notes. Ready in just 35 minutes, it's an easy yet nutritious option for lunch, a side dish, or light meal prep. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a wholesome, gluten-free, plant-based treat that’s sure to satisfy!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Green or brown lentils
• 3 cups Water
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 small Garlic clove

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the lentils thoroughly under cold water and drain.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the lentils and 3 cups of water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes or until the lentils are tender but not mushy. Drain and let them cool completely.

Step 3

While the lentils are cooking, peel the cucumber and dice it into small bite-sized pieces. Finely dice the red onion and set aside.

Step 4

Mince the garlic clove and finely chop the fresh parsley.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 6

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled lentils, diced cucumber, red onion, parsley, and minced garlic.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the lentil mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.

Step 8

Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice if needed.

Step 9

Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 10

Serve chilled or at room temperature as a light meal or side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1296.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	669.8

Total Fat 43.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1222.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 58.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.7g	0%
Total Sugars 10.7g
Protein 20.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 159.6mg	0%
Iron 8.4mg	0%
Potassium 1312.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.2%

Protein: 11.8%

Carbs: 32.9%