Lentil and Carrot Salad (#55)

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  • Servings2
  • Prep time10 min
  • Cook time20 min
  • Total time30 min

Diet tags

Ingredients

  1. 1/2 cup dried lentils, rinsed
  2. 1 cup water
  3. 1 cup carrots, shredded
  4. 1 tablespoon olive oil
  5. 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  6. 1/4 teaspoon salt
  7. 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring water to a boil, add lentils, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until tender, then drain.
  2. In a medium bowl, toss cooked lentils and shredded carrots with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  3. Divide into two bowls and serve warm or chilled.

Recipe notes

Lentil and Carrot Salad (#55)

Basic Information

  • Servings: 2
  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Difficulty: 2
  • Budget: 2
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 20
  • Total Time: 30
  • Meal Type: Main Dish

Diet Types

  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Dairy-Free
  • Plantstrong
  • Flexitarian
  • DASH
  • Pescatarian
  • Gluten-Free
  • Halal
  • Kosher

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Medium bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

  1. 1/2 cup dried lentils, rinsed
  2. 1 cup water
  3. 1 cup carrots, shredded
  4. 1 tablespoon olive oil
  5. 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  6. 1/4 teaspoon salt
  7. 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring water to a boil, add lentils, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until tender, then drain.
  2. In a medium bowl, toss cooked lentils and shredded carrots with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  3. Divide into two bowls and serve warm or chilled.

Storage

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Serve cold or at room temperature.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 220
  • Protein: 10g
  • Fat: 8g
  • Carbs: 28g
  • Fiber: 0
  • Sugar: 0
  • Sodium: N/A
  • Cholesterol: N/A

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