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A bowl of green lentil salad, a classic salad from Lebanon, garnished with mint.
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Lebanese Lentil Salad Recipe

Lebanese Lentil Salad delivers a perfect combo of fresh, citrus, and herbal flavors in every bite! It combines green lentils, cucumbers, tomatoes, and fresh herbs with a refreshing lemony dressing, all tossed together to make an excellent dish! 
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Lebanese
Servings: 5
Calories: 254kcal
Author: Neriz

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried green lentils
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint, finely chopped
  • 3/4 to 1 piece lemon, juiced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 small cucumber, chopped
  • 5 to 6 pieces cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
  • salt and ground black pepper, to season

Instructions

  • Start by pouring four cups of water in a medium or large pot, add the dried lentils and place it over medium-high heat.
  • Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for eighteen to twenty minutes, or until the green lentils soften --- drain and set aside.
  • For the dressing, heat the olive oil in a small saucepan.
  • Add the garlic and cook until it becomes fragrant.
  • Add the ground cumin and continue cooking for about two minutes.
  • Take the saucepan off the heat, add the lemon juice, and whisk to combine. Set aside for a few minutes to let it cool.
  • Combine the drained green lentils, fresh parsley, mint, and cooled lemon-garlic dressing using a large mixing bowl.
  • Mix evenly, then cover with a plastic sheet and chill for at least an hour in the refrigerator.
  • When ready to serve, chop the cucumber, tomatoes, and bell --- and add them to the bowl.
  • Toss, taste, and season with salt and ground black pepper.
  • Garnish your Lebanese lentil salad with more fresh herbs --- then enjoy! 

Notes

  • Cook's Tip: Feel free to use green lentils from the can if that's all you have. Remember to rinse them and drain them as normal.
  • Refer to the post for more tips and suggestions.

Nutrition

Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 526mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1299IU | Vitamin C: 50mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 4mg