Reported by Rachel Pollard
I recently read an article about great pasta substitutes and came across red lentils. They are high in protein while low in fat….perfect!
Read more for my Red Lentil Summer Salad recipe!
Ingredients (Serves 4)
1 cup red lentils
2 cups water
1 large cucumber, peeled and chopped
1 large red pepper, chopped
12 cherry tomatoes, sliced into four pieces
6 baby carrots, chopped
1 green onion, light green parts diced
1/4 cup reduced fat feta, crumbled
*Dressing- combine:
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 clove garlic, chopped
pepper to taste
(no salt needed because of the salt in the cheese)
In a large pot, boil water with lentils
Bring to a simmer and stir until all water is absorbed
Pour dressing over lentils
Stir and allow to cool
Meanwhile, chop vegetables
Mix in vegetables
Top with feta
