My All Time Favourite Nutritious Veggie Lentil Salad

Packed with vibrant fresh vegetables and earthy lentils, My All Time Favourite Nutritious Veggie Lentil Salad is a wholesome, protein-rich dish that’s as delicious as it is nourishing. This easy-to-make recipe combines tender green or brown lentils with crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy red bell pepper, and sweet carrots, all brought together by a zesty lemon-Dijon dressing. Perfect for meal prep, a light lunch, or a colorful side dish, this versatile salad is loaded with fiber, plant-based protein, and heart-healthy ingredients. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s an effortlessly satisfying option for busy days while being gluten-free and easily customizable for vegan diets. Store it in the fridge for a flavor-packed, make-ahead meal everyone will love!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Green or brown lentils
• 3 cups Water
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 2 medium Carrots
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Honey or maple syrup
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the lentils under cold water and remove any debris.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the lentils and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils are tender but not mushy.

Step 3

Drain the lentils and set them aside to cool to room temperature.

Step 4

While the lentils are cooling, chop the cherry tomatoes in halves, dice the cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion, and grate or julienne the carrots. Finely chop the fresh parsley.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled lentils with the chopped vegetables and parsley.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey (or maple syrup), salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the lentil and vegetable mixture. Toss everything gently until well combined.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.

Step 9

Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Enjoy as a healthy lunch, side dish, or light dinner.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1687.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	829.5

Total Fat 45.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1441.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 88.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.6g	0%
Total Sugars 30.7g
Protein 24.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 222.9mg	0%
Iron 9.9mg	0%
Potassium 2320.2mg	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: 47.5%

Protein: 11.4%

Carbs: 41.1%