Lentil Salad with a Persian Twist

A refreshing salad made with diced vegetables and lentils, perfect for a side dish or on its own. To add more freshness, add chopped mint to the salad.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 159 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup olive oil
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 red onion, diced
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 (15 ounce) can lentils, drained and rinsed
• 2 small cucumbers, diced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine lentils, onion, tomatoes, and cucumbers together in a bowl. Whisk olive oil, vinegar, lime juice, salt, and black pepper together in a separate bowl. Pour dressing over lentil mixture; stir to coat. Chill in refrigerator for 15 to 20 minutes.