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
- 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 109.15 kcal Moderate
- Protein 3.31 g Low Source
- Carbs 11.4 g Moderate
- Total Fat 6.54 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 0.93 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 33.65 mg Low Source
- Fiber 1.7 g Low Source
- Sugar 1.3 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 28.53 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.25 mg Low Source
- Potassium 171.86 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 13.67 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 8.67 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Celery
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- 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 109.15 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 109.15 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.
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