Description
Lentil Tabbouleh is a delightful twist on the classic Middle Eastern salad, offering a refreshing mix of flavors and textures that will brighten your meals. This healthy dish combines protein-packed lentils with vibrant herbs, crisp vegetables, and a zesty lemon dressing. Perfect as a side dish for grilled meats or as a standalone salad, it’s gluten-free and ideal for any occasion—whether you’re hosting a festive gathering or enjoying a casual family dinner. With its nutritious ingredients and easy preparation, this Lentil Tabbouleh is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked lentils
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 bunches curly parsley
- 10 mint leaves
- ½ English cucumber (diced)
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- ⅓ cup finely diced red onion
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional: ½ teaspoon sumac
Instructions
- If using uncooked lentils, rinse them under cold water. In a pot, combine with water and add a bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then simmer until tender (20–25 minutes). Drain and cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled lentils, lemon juice, and olive oil. Stir well.
- Finely chop the parsley and mint. In another bowl, mix with cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion.
- Add the lentil mixture to the vegetables and gently stir to combine.
- Season just before serving with salt, pepper, and sumac if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg