Mediterranean Lentil Salad
Mediterranean Lentil Salad pairs tender brown lentils with crisp celery, carrots, and red onion, all tossed in a lively lemon and olive oil dressing. Fragrant thyme and parsley add herbal notes while garlic and black pepper bring gentle warmth. It’s refreshing yet satisfying and great for picnics, meal prep, or a light lunch at room temperature.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mediterranean Lentil Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 68 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 58
- Heart Health
- 83
- Metabolic
- 34
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble the ingredients.
- 2
Put the lentils, carrots, onion, garlic, bay leaf, and thyme in a saucepan. Pour in enough water to cover by 1 inch; bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the lentils are tender but not soft.
- 3
Drain the lentils and vegetables and discard the bay leaf. Add the olive oil, lemon juice, celery, parsley, salt, and pepper. Toss gently to combine and serve at room temperature.
- Calories 108.79 kcal Moderate 5%
- Protein 3.28 g Low Source 7%
- Carbohydrate 11.41 g 4%
- Total Fat 6.5 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 0.93 g Low Source 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.01 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 34.32 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 4.36 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 1.35 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 30.83 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.25 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 171.42 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 13.92 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 8.59 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Mediterranean Lentil Salad is a Greek side dish recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Celery, Diced Carrots, and Dried Bay Leaves. Each serving provides about 108.79 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mediterranean Lentil Salad?
- It is a Greek salad recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Mediterranean Lentil Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Celery, Diced Carrots, Dried Bay Leaves, Dried Thyme. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Mediterranean Lentil Salad?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 108.79 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mediterranean Lentil Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Mediterranean Lentil Salad healthy?
- Mediterranean Lentil Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 108.79 calories and 3.28 g of protein, or 7% of the Daily Value. It contains Citrus, Celery, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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