French Lentil Salad with Cucumber, Bell Pepper, and Fresh Herbs

Name: French Lentil Salad with Cucumber, Bell Pepper, and Fresh Herbs
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 large lemons, (juiced); 1 to 2 large garlic cloves, (pressed or minced); Kosher salt; Black pepper; 1/2 to 1 teaspoon Urfa Biber ((optional), or substitute Aleppo pepper/red chili flakes); 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 cup black or green lentils, (rinsed); 1 bay leaf; 1 English cucumber, (cut into large pieces); 1 red bell pepper ((fresh or roasted), cored and chopped); 1 orange bell pepper, (cored and chopped); 2 green onions, (trimmed and chopped); 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves; 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:20min

Lentils are a staple of the Mediterranean pantry, not only because of their health benefits but also because they taste delicious. Here, they're combined with loads of fresh herbs, bell peppers, cooling cucumbers, and a lemony-garlicky dressing. This vegan, gluten-free main is light, healthy, and totally satisfying. Be sure to use green or black lentils as they hold their shape once cooked (save the red lentils for soup).

Updated at: Thu, 13 Mar 2025 12:50:18 GMT