Lentil Salad Recipe with Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Name: Lentil Salad Recipe with Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups dry green or brown lentils ((or 4 ½ cups pre-cooked lentils)); ¼ cup olive oil; ¼ cup apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon maple syrup; 1 tablespoon stone-ground mustard; 2 small cloves garlic (, minced); 1 ½ to 2 teaspoons fine sea salt; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 cucumber (, diced (about 1 ½ cups)); 1 red onion (, diced (about 1 ¼ cups)); 1 red bell pepper (, diced (about ¾ cup)); 3 celery stalks (, diced (about 1 cup)); 1 cup golden raisins ((optional)); 1 cup sliced almonds ((optional))

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:25min

This lentil salad is a healthy, packed-lunch idea I want to eat on repeat. It's tossed with chopped bell peppers, cucumbers, and red onion, offering a variety of textures and flavors in every bite. Even if you're not a huge fan of lentils, I think this salad will change your mind. You can eat straight from the fridge, or bring it to your next potluck as a flavorful side dish.

Updated at: Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:01:45 GMT