Lentil Salad with Lime Dressing

Ingredients

• For the Lentil Salad:
• 1 cup dried lentils (green or brown)
• 3 cups water
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 🍅
• 0.5 cup cucumber, diced 🥒
• 0.25 cup red bell pepper, diced 🌶️
• 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped 🧅
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped 🌿
• 0.25 cup feta cheese (optional) 🧀
• For the Lime Dressing:
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• Juice of 2 limes 🍋
• 1 tsp honey (or maple syrup for vegan)
• 0.5 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 garlic clove, minced 🧄
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 11️⃣ Cook the Lentils
2. 2Rinse lentils under cold water.
3. 3In a pot, bring water and salt to a boil, then add lentils.
4. 4Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until tender but not mushy.
5. 5Drain and let cool.
6. 62️⃣ Make the Lime Dressing
7. 7In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
8. 83️⃣ Assemble the Salad
9. 9In a large bowl, combine lentils, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
10. 10Pour the lime dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
11. 114️⃣ Serve & Enjoy!
12. 12Top with feta cheese (if using) and serve chilled or at room temperature!