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Lentil Cucumber Salad
This colorful lentil salad is easy to make and packed with protein and fiber! Pair it with whole-grain pita and fruit.
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Course
Lunch, Main Courses
Servings
4
servings
Calories
198
kcal
Ingredients
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1
cup
brown or green lentils
1
cup
tomato
diced
1
cup
cucumber
peeled and diced
1
cup
orange or red pepper
cubed
1
clove
garlic
finely chopped
1
tbsp
olives
chopped
1
tbsp
fresh basil
chopped
¼
cup
balsamic vinegar
Instructions
Clean the lentils to make sure they have no stones and pour them into a large pot of water.
Boil gently for 20 minutes or until tender. Strain and let cool on a tray in the refrigerator.
In a large bowl, mix the lentils with the remaining ingredients. Season with salt and pepper.
Serve the salad cold.
Notes
Serve cold, either alone or with a salad of your choice.
Optional: Serve with a gluten-free pita.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
serving
Calories:
198
kcal
Protein:
13.2
g
Fiber:
9.9
g
Keyword
gluten-free, nut-free, vegan
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