3 Fabulous Facts About Lentils and a Super Easy Salad
A quick and easy lentil salad, perfect as a meal itself, as it's packed with fibers and protein to keep you full for a long time.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- For the salad
- 2 cups Puy lentils
- 1 bunch fresh parsley finely chopped
- 2 small cucumbers cut in small cubes
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 1/3 cup capers
- For the dressing
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- The freshly squeezed juice from 1 lemon
- 1/4 tsp pink Himalayan salt
- 1 tsp raw honey
- 1 tsp organic mustard
Instructions
- Rinse lentils, drain then place in pot with water just to cover them and simmer over low heat for 15-20 minutes, until they are cooked, but still with texture.
- While lentils are cooking, prepare the dressing by mixing all ingredients in the blender.
- Drain the lentils of the excess cooking water, and place under cold water to reduce their temperature and stop the cooking process.
- Transfer the lentils into a large bowl, and add all the salad ingredients, then pour over the dressing.
- Toss well to combine and set aside for 10-15 minutes, for all the flavors to combine.
- Serve as is, or with a poached egg on top, for extra proteins.
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