Lentil Salad with Balsamic Dressing
This easy to make salad dressing pairs perfectly with a delicious lentil salad. Filled with lots of different vegetables and textures it is so filling and nutritious. You can enjoy this as a meal with some crusty bread or a side to something else.
Ingredients
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) balsamic vinegar
- 1 ½ tablespoons (22ml) olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) balsamic glaze
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon salt or to taste
Salad
- 1 can (15.5 ounces/439g) lentils, drained and rinsed *can also use equal amounts of already boiled lentils
- ½ bell pepper (about 4 ounces/115g), chopped
- ½ English cucumber (about 4 ounces/120g), diced
- 10 olives (about 1.5 ounces/50g), sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Into a jar add all the ingredients for the dressing. Shake until mixed up. You can also place in a bowl and whisk if you prefer that.
- Into a large bowl add all the salad ingredients. Drizzle the dressing and toss to coat.
- Garnish with extra black pepper if desired and enjoy.
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Notes
- The prep time of this recipe is based on already having the vegan feta made and using canned or cooked lentils. You can also use a store bought vegan feta.
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