Mediterranean Lentil Salad

A refreshing, protein-rich salad with lentils, fresh vegetables, and a light lemon dressing — perfect warm or cold.

Ingredients

• •1 cup cooked green or brown lentils
• •1 cucumber, diced
• •1 tomato, diced
• •1/4 red onion, finely chopped
• •2 tablespoons olive oil
• •1 tablespoon lemon juice
• •1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• •Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. 1. In a large bowl, combine cooked lentils, diced cucumber, tomato, and red onion.
2. 2. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, then toss gently to combine.
3. 3. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and stir in chopped parsley.
4. 4. Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes for extra flavor.