Lively Lemon Lentil Salad with Crunchy Celery

Recipe Collection: Salads

Lively Lemon Lentil Salad with Crunchy Celery brightens up your meal with a vibrant vegan dish that combines earthy brown lentils, sweet carrots, and crisp celery, all enhanced by a tangy lemon dressing. This Mediterranean-inspired salad is perfect as a refreshing side or a light main course, offering a nutritious and satisfying option for any occasion.

With its fresh flavors and textures, this salad is versatile enough to complement grilled vegetables or serve as a filling lunch. Easily find this recipe on the easyChef Pro App, where you can explore personalized recommendations, AI-powered pantry tracking, and a smart shopping list for effortless meal planning. Select this recipe, organize your ingredients, and follow the step-by-step guide to create a delicious meal today!

Overview

This Mediterranean Lentil Salad is a delightful blend of earthy brown lentils, sweet carrots, and crunchy celery, all brought together with a bright and tangy lemon dressing. Perfect for a refreshing side dish or a light main course, this salad is both nutritious and satisfying.

Diet Type

Vegan

Allergies

None

Cuisine

Mediterranean

Serving Size: 8

Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Cup dry brown lentils
• 1 Cup carrots, diced
• 1 Cup red onion, minced
• 2 Cloves garlic, minced
• 1 Whole bay leaf
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) thyme, dried
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) lemon juice
• 0.5 Cup celery, diced
• 0.25 Cup parsley, minced
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) salt
• 0.25 Teaspoon (tsp) black pepper, ground
• 0.25 Cup olive oil

Steps

1. Combine lentils, carrots, onion, garlic, bay leaf, and thyme in a saucepan. Add enough water to cover by 1 inch.
2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes, or until lentils are tender but not mushy.
3. Drain the lentils and vegetables, and remove the bay leaf.
4. Add olive oil, lemon juice, celery, parsley, salt, and pepper to the lentils.
5. Toss gently to mix all ingredients together.
6. Serve at room temperature and enjoy your zesty lemon lentil salad!

Enjoy your homemade Lively Lemon Lentil Salad with Crunchy Celery!