CRUNCH'S LENTIL SALAD

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This is a versatile, healthy salad that can easily be eaten as the main meal for lunch.

Provided by CRUNCHM

Categories     Salad     Grains

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 ½ cups water
1 cup lentils
½ cup bulgur
salt to taste
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
3 roma (plum) tomatoes, seeded and diced, or more to taste
1 red bell pepper, chopped
¼ cup balsamic vinegar, or to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil, or to taste

Steps:

  • Bring water and lentils to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until lentils are almost tender, about 15 minutes; add bulgur and salt. Cover saucepan and remove from heat; set aside until bulgur is tender and water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until until tender and fragrant, 5 to 10 minutes. Add tomatoes and red bell pepper; cook and stir until red bell pepper is tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Combine bulgur-lentil mixture and vegetable mixture in a bowl; add balsamic vinegar and 2 tablespoons olive oil and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.6 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 9.8 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 9.6 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

Verena Robinson
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I'm not a big fan of lentils, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing was delicious and the lentils were cooked perfectly.


Iftu Khan
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This salad was easy to make and very tasty. I especially liked the addition of the crunchy vegetables. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


blaine steddum
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This salad was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it more if I had added some more spices.


The_ Qalpi
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I made this salad for lunch today and it was delicious! The lentils were cooked perfectly and the dressing was tangy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


kayemba ibrahim
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Yum! This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of lentils, vegetables, and dressing.


painkiller
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This was a great recipe! The lentils were cooked perfectly and the dressing was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Baacha khan
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's healthy, flavorful, and easy to make. What more could you ask for?


Pikachu Paca
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This salad was easy to make and very delicious. I liked that I could use pantry staples to make it.


MD Saihb hossen
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I'm not usually a fan of lentils, but this salad changed my mind! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect. I especially loved the addition of the crunchy vegetables.


Nazeema Nazeema
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This lentil salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the crunchy texture and the tangy dressing. I will definitely be making it again.