Zesty Marinated Lentil Salad: Healthy Vegan Delight

Marinated Lentil Salad Recipe

🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 25 minutes
🥗 Servings: 8

Description:

Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Marinated Lentil Salad recipe. Packed with wholesome ingredients and marinated to perfection, it’s a fantastic addition to any lunch or snack menu. This vegan, low-cholesterol dish is not only healthy but also bursting with flavor, making it suitable for potlucks, Hanukkah celebrations, or any occasion. With simple stove-top preparation and beginner-friendly steps, this salad is a breeze to whip up!

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup diced parsnip
• 1/2 cup diced carrot
• 6 cups boiling water
• 1 1/2 cups dried lentils
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 1/3 cup chopped green onion
• 3 tablespoons fresh parsley

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Vinaigrette:

   • In a small bowl, combine the fresh lemon juice, red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, sugar, and black pepper.
   • Stir the ingredients together using a whisk until well combined. Set aside for later use.

2. Cook the Vegetables:

   • In a pot, bring 6 cups of water to a boil.
   • Add the diced parsnip and carrot to the boiling water and cook for about 1 minute or until tender.
   • Using a slotted spoon, remove the cooked vegetables from the pot and set them aside.

3. Cook the Lentils:

   • In the same pot of boiling water, add the dried lentils.
   • Bring the water back to a boil, then reduce the heat to simmer.
   • Allow the lentils to simmer for approximately 15 minutes or until they are tender.
   • Once cooked, drain the lentils using a colander and let them cool to room temperature.

4. Combine Ingredients:

   • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked parsnip, carrot, lentils, diced celery, chopped green onion, and fresh parsley.

5. Add the Vinaigrette:

   • Pour the prepared vinaigrette over the salad ingredients in the mixing bowl.
   • Gently toss the salad until all the ingredients are evenly coated with the vinaigrette.

6. Marinate:

   • Allow the salad to marinate at room temperature for at least 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

7. Serve and Enjoy:

   • Once marinated, your Marinated Lentil Salad is ready to be served!
   • Enjoy this nutritious and flavorful salad as a satisfying lunch or snack option.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• Calories: 188
• Fat: 5.5g
• Saturated Fat: 0.8g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 166.5mg
• Carbohydrates: 25.2g
• Fiber: 11.9g
• Sugar: 2.1g
• Protein: 9.7g

Keywords:

Lentil, Beans, Vegetable, Vegan, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Kosher, Free Of…, Potluck, Hanukkah, < 30 Mins, Beginner Cook, Stove Top, Easy