Lentil Tabbouleh Salad Recipe
Discover the delightful Middle Eastern salad with a twist! Our traditional recipe for Lentil Tabbouleh offers a fresh flavor explosion with its wholesome ingredients. Swap bulgur for lentils and indulge in this healthy dish, packed with earthly flavors. Perfect as a side or a light meal, Lentil Tabbouleh is a vibrant and nutritious addition to your culinary repertoire. Try it today and experience the irresistible taste of this Middle Eastern classic!
Ingredients
- 1 cup of green lentils
- 1 cup Italian parsley flat-leaf parsley
- ¼ fresh mint leaves
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons of sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup finely chopped Red onion
- 1 cup finely chopped English cucumber
- ½ cups cherry tomatoes
Instructions
- The first step is to make the lentils- unless you have pre-cooked lentils on hand. Add the green lentils to a medium-sized pot and add a few cups of water. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer the lentils for approximately 20 to 25 minutes, or until they become tender.1 cup of green lentils
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked lentils, fresh parsley, mint, tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onion.1 cup Italian parsley, ¼ fresh mint leaves, 1 cup finely chopped English cucumber, ½ cups cherry tomatoes, 1 cup finely chopped Red onion
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the fresh lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.¼ cup lemon juice, ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 teaspoons of sea salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Pour the dressing over the lentil mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Allow the flavors to meld together for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 215kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 9gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 786mgPotassium: 468mgFiber: 11gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 939IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 3mg
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