Description
Refreshing salade de lentilles froide is a vibrant and nutritious salad perfect for warm days. This quick and easy dish features tender lentils, crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fragrant herbs, all tossed in a light olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette. Not only does it provide a delightful crunch in every bite, but it also serves as an ideal choice for summer picnics or a healthy side at any gathering. Ready in just 30 minutes, this colorful salad is sure to impress guests and satisfy your craving for fresh flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh mint, chopped
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils under cold water. In a pot, combine with 3 cups of water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 20-25 minutes until tender. Drain and cool.
- While the lentils cook, chop the cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, mix cooled lentils with chopped vegetables and herbs.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper; toss gently to combine.
- Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg