Sprouted Lentil Salad
Donna Castellano, MS, RDN
A delicious and nutritious salad recipe made with cooked sprouted lentils, crunchy vegetables and fresh basil and mint.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 171 kcal
- 2 cups sprouted lentils cooked according to package directions
- ⅓ cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 radishes sliced thin
- 1 cup yellow cherry tomatoes sliced in half
- 1 large cucumber (seeds removed) quartered
- handful fresh mint chiffonade
- handful fresh basil chiffonade
- 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar add more if you like more tang in your salad
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil add more if salad seems to dry
- ¼ teaspoon coarse salt
- freshly ground pepper to taste
Combine lentils, onions, vegetables and herbs in a large bowl.
Add in the red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper. Toss the salad with tongs and adjust seasonings as needed.
Serving: 1servingCalories: 171kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 7gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 106mgPotassium: 394mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 42IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 3mg
I prefer to focus on quality ingredients from a variety of sources that work in tandem to promote optimal health. Nutrition calculations may not reflect these valuable interactions. However, I understand certain values can be helpful to some. Please note these calculations are merely estimates. Values will vary depending on modifications, brands used, and portion size. Should you require specific information, it's best to consult with a dietitian or qualified healthcare provider.
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free
Keywords dairy free salad, easy salad recipe, gluten-free salad, healthy salad recipe, lentil salad, sprouted lentil salad, summer salad