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Mediterranean Lentil Salad with Red Onion and Peppers

A bright, hearty lentil salad with mini peppers, red onion, lemon, and olive oil.

Mediterranean Lentil Salad with Red Onion and Peppers

Total

35 min

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Serves

2

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Servings

Recipe serves 2

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup cup brown lentils
  • 1 cup cup mini peppers
  • 1/2 whole red onion
  • 3 tablespoons tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup cup fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. 1

    Rinse lentils and simmer in salted water for 20-25 minutes until tender; drain and cool slightly.

  2. 2

    Dice mini peppers and thinly slice red onion.

  3. 3

    Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, and salt.

  4. 4

    Toss lentils, peppers, red onion, and chopped parsley with the dressing.

  5. 5

    Serve warm or chilled.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

380

19% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein18 g
Carbohydrate48 g
Fat13 g
Fiber14 g
Sugar6 g
Sodium590 mg

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