Easy Healthy Recipe: Lentil & Carrot Salad
Here is an easy healthy recipe that incorporates vegetables, herbs and lentils in a delicious side dish lentil and carrot salad recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown lentils
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- In a saucepan; combine lentils, carrots, garlic, bay leaf and thyme. Add enough water to cover by at least 1 inch. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 15 to 20 minutes or until lentils are tender. Drain, discarding bay leaf.
- Transfer lentil mixture to a bowl. Add onion, celery, parsley, oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Toss to mix. Let cool to room temperature before serving or keep in the refrigerator once cooled.
Nutrition
Calories: 231kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 421mgPotassium: 491mgFiber: 12gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 4048IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 3mg
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