Description
Refreshing salade de lentilles froide is a vibrant and nutritious dish perfect for warm days. This delightful salad combines earthy lentils with crisp vegetables, all tossed in a tangy vinaigrette. Not only is it easy to prepare, but it also offers a satisfying blend of flavors and textures that will brighten up any meal or picnic. Enjoy this refreshing salad as a light lunch or a versatile side dish at your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils under cold water. In a saucepan, combine with 3 cups water, bring to a boil, then simmer for 20-25 minutes until tender. Drain and cool.
- While lentils cook, prep the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion (soak in cold water), and parsley.
- Whisk olive oil and balsamic vinegar in a bowl; season with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled lentils, veggies, and dressing. Toss well.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg