Description
A fresh and healthy salad packed with protein and fiber, perfect for lunch or as a side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils (dry or 2 1/2 cups cooked)
- 2 cups fresh arugula
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, thinly sliced (in oil, drained)
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- If using dry lentils, rinse and cook them according to package instructions. Allow to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked lentils, arugula, sun-dried tomatoes, and red onion.
- Toss gently to mix everything together.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
For added flavor, squeeze some lemon juice over the salad before serving. Customize with your favorite herbs or add feta cheese for a creamier texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: lentil salad, healthy salad, meal prep, vegetarian recipe