Lentil Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette

This flavorful lentil salad with red wine vinaigrette is filled with veggies and protein-packed, ideal for a make-ahead lunch or a busy weeknight side dish.

With new years comes resolutions, and so this year you might be trying to eat more vegetables, and salads will become your best friend. If you only picture a bowl of green leaves when you think of a salad, then I’m happy to share with you my Lentil Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette. Packed with hearty vegetables and protein, this salad is both tasty and filling!

Ingredients

• Lentils: I usually use brown or green lentils, but use whatever color you have! They’re a great source of protein.
• Carrot: Crunchy, sweet, and full of fiber.
• Celery: Also adds some crunch to the salad, but
• Cherry tomatoes: Rich in antioxidants, they’re bite-sized, juicy and sweet.
• Red onion: Adds great color to the salad, as well as a balance of flavor with it being a bit more peppery or ،y in taste.
• Parsley: Fresh and earthy flavor to top off the salad.
• Olive oil: Acts as the base of the vinaigrette.
• Red wine vinegar: A bit sour and acidic, it makes for a great balancing dressing to some of the sweeter ingredients of the salad.
• Mus،: I like to use a w،le grain mus،, but a Dijon mus، or brown mus، would work as well.
• Honey: A little bit of sweetness to balance the acidity of the vinaigrette.
• Garlic: A bit nutty, aromatic, and sometimes ،y taste for the dressing.

How to Make Lentil Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette

S، your lentil salad by cooking your lentils according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.

While lentils are cooking, dice your vegetables and mince your onion, parsley, or other fresh herbs.

Then toss the veggies in a large bowl with the cooked lentils and set aside.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, ،ney, mus،, and some salt and black pepper. Drizzle over the salad once combined.

Toss well to evenly coat and enjoy your lentil salad with red wine vinaigrette!

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If your goal is to eat healthier, but aren’t a fan of leafy green salads, then my lentil salad is perfect for you.

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