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THE BEST EVER (REALLY) LENTIL SALAD ✨
This week, you guys requested more meal-preppable, filling, plant-based salads, so I’ve got you. And truth be told, I didn’t know I loved lentil this much until I created this recipe — I AM OBSESSED AND YOU ARE GOING TO BE, TOO!
Serves 4-6
Salad:
1 cup dry green lentils
1 English cucumber, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 red onion, diced
1/2 cup fresh mint, chopped
1 can hearts of palm, chopped
Dressing:
1/3 cup olive oil
2 limes, juiced
2 cloves garlic, mashed
1 tb dijon mustard
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
Rinse and drain the lentils. Add to a saucepan along with 3 cups water and a generous pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then lower heat, cover and let simmer for 25 minutes. Once cooked, rinse with cold water to cool. Next, chop all your veggies and set aside. Prepare dressing and set aside. Assemble salad, toss with dressing and...