Paleo Linsensalat

Bright, fresh, and utterly satisfying, this Paleo Linsensalat is a wholesome twist on a classic lentil salad that’s perfect for clean eating and gluten-free diets. Packed with tender green lentils, crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and aromatic fresh herbs like parsley and mint, this vibrant dish is as flavorful as it is nutritious. A simple yet zesty homemade dressing of extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, and black pepper ties it all together, elevating every bite. Ready in just 40 minutes, including prep and cooking time, this paleo-friendly recipe is ideal for meal prep, a light lunch, or a refreshing side dish. Serve it chilled to let the flavors fully develop, and enjoy a healthy salad that’s both satisfying and bursting with Mediterranean-inspired goodness.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup green lentils
• 3 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 large cucumber
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 0.5 cup fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup fresh mint
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the green lentils under running water to remove any debris. Place them in a medium saucepan with 3 cups of water and 1 teaspoon of salt.

Step 2

Bring the lentils 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. Drain and set aside to cool.

Step 3

While the lentils are cooking, prepare the vegetables: peel and dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and finely chop the red onion.

Step 4

Chop the fresh parsley and mint leaves.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled lentils with the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and mint.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, ground black pepper, and ground cumin until well combined.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.

Step 9

Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1662.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	733.0

Total Fat 44.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2426.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 72.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.4g	0%
Total Sugars 18.8g
Protein 24.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 249.8mg	0%
Iron 11.3mg	0%
Potassium 2118.7mg	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: 50.9%

Protein: 12.2%

Carbs: 36.9%