Lentil & Tomato Salad with Garlic Vinaigrette
Preparation Time:
30 min
Difficulty:
Novice
Ingredients:
- 200g of green lentils
- 150g of cherry tomatoes, halved
- 50g of red onion, finely chopped
- 30g of fresh parsley, chopped
- 60ml of olive oil
- 30ml of balsamic vinegar
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Kitchen Tools Needed:
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- knife
- cutting board
- serving dish
Instructions:
- Rinse the lentils under cold water and then cook them in boiling water for about 20 minutes or until tender. Drain and let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked lentils, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to create the vinaigrette.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the lentil and tomato mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Macros:
- Total Calories: 400kcal
- Carbs: 40g
- Proteins: 18g
- Fats: 25g
