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By Nisha Melvani
Cherry Tomato Salad with Lentils
Instructions
Prep:15min
8-ingredient Cherry Tomato Salad with Lentils comes together in under 15 minutes. It's budget-friendly, flavorful, and rich in plant-based protein.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:05:10 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
34
Low
Glycemic Load
7
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories287.7 kcal (14%)
Total Fat20.2 g (29%)
Carbs22.2 g (9%)
Sugars4.8 g (5%)
Protein7.8 g (16%)
Sodium268.9 mg (13%)
Fiber9 g (32%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
3 servings
![3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1554056430/custom_upload/3b736235b2e88c16b95f49e8ba95eecd.jpg)
3 tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
![3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764819/graph/fooddb/36fa4029573abd1cd24238ff8b00bf88.jpg)
3 tablespoonsfresh lemon juice
about 1 large lemon
![1 large garlic clove, pressed or minced](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764463/graph/fooddb/fb90ea8fbd3e81005fc22ada2c8ddd1f.jpg)
1garlic clove
large, pressed or minced
![Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550765002/graph/fooddb/eb238db694872ac4ebb19f67029d0f81.jpg)
salt
to taste
![Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764831/graph/fooddb/39f1b878713bff480cfa4b95237008d2.jpg)
freshly ground black pepper
to taste
![Dash of crushed red pepper flakes](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1554129700/custom_upload/4d23f9842617944c484e3014995f46ee.jpg)
crushed red pepper flakes
![10 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764918/graph/fooddb/afe0325fdc022b7c926bf2fa33340094.jpg)
10 ouncescherry tomatoes
halved
![1 cup cooked French lentils](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1567629217/custom_upload/241fab025d7a14cdad4a26e6ade4f8f2.jpg)
1 cupFrench lentils
cooked
![½ medium red onion, thinly sliced](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764548/graph/fooddb/eeb4504eaedf0b12456b330c5d0c7d07.jpg)
0.5red onion
medium, thinly sliced
![¼ cup cilantro and/or fresh basil leaves, chopped](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764540/graph/fooddb/d044b42a25f1090b403e6810d274f062.jpg)
¼ cupcilantro
or fresh, chopped
![¼ cup cilantro and/or fresh basil leaves, chopped](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764699/graph/fooddb/fb3922212f4471d2dc6c0d116318c165.jpg)
basil leaves
![1 medium avocado, chopped](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1552312220/custom_upload/0b1e5c972c9e1db106e8bd7a74053fac.jpg)
1avocado
medium, chopped
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Makes leftovers
Under 30 minutes