Lentil Vegan Salad

Name: Lentil Vegan Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups French lentils (or green lentils); Salt to taste; Dash of paprika ((optional)); Dash of garlic powder ((optional)); 1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil (plus more for drizzling); 1 cup dry farro (or 4 cups cooked quinoa); 1/4 cup lemon juice ((about 2 small lemons)); Zest of 1 lemon ((about 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon)); 2 large garlic cloves (minced); 1 tablespoon maple syrup (plus more to taste); 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; Freshly ground black pepper (to taste); 3 cups diced English cucumber ((12-ounce cucumber)); 2 1/4 cups chopped red bell pepper ((about 2 medium peppers)); 1 1/2 cups diced red onion ((about 1 medium onion)); 1 cup diced celery ((about 4 ribs)); 1 cup roasted peanuts (roughly chopped); 1 cup chopped parsley ((about 1 bunch) or mint, basil or cilantro)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:15min

This Lentil Vegan Salad has over 42 grams of protein. Plus, it's easy to make ahead for meal prep. Perfect for packed lunches, weeknight dinners, picnics, and potlucks. Gluten-free, with an oil-free option.

Updated at: Sat, 23 Nov 2024 21:51:47 GMT