Mediterranean Lentil Salad Recipe with Cucumber, Bell Pepper, and Fresh Herbs. People often ask me how to incorporate more heart-healthy, plant-based protein into their diet. I have one word for them: Legumes! And if I had to pick just one favorite legume, it would be lentils–this vegan lentil salad recipe is the whole package: full of delicious flavor and texture, plant-based protein, fresh veggies, and it tastes even better the next day (perfect for meal-prep!) #lentils #lentilsrecipe #saladrecipe #salads 👉FULL RECIPE: https://www.themediterraneandish.com/french-lentil-salad-recipe/ More Salad Recipes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNLLLtGyGf0A-wYRixOZyQ0kLhoSJtqHK&si=4b3kdWbloQC_VUiv More Mediterranean Diet Recipes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNLLLtGyGf0Bn_6eMRYp3Cg469R0q45FW&si=ae-HipFJxR_NdwfP 👉POPULAR PRODUCTS My Cookbook: https://themediterraneandish.com/cookbooks/ Mediterranean Spices: https://bit.ly/TMD-Spices Extra Virgin Olive Oil: https://bit.ly/TMD-EVOO SHOP: https://shop.themediterraneandish.com/ 🍅INGREDIENTS: 🍅 For the Dressing 🔹 2 large lemons, juiced 🔹 1 to 2 large garlic cloves, pressed or minced 🔹 Kosher salt 🔹 Black pepper 🔹 1/2 to 1 teaspoon Urfa Biber (optional, or use Aleppo pepper/chili flakes) 🔹 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil For the Lentil Salad 🔹 1 cup black or green lentils, rinsed 🔹 1 bay leaf 🔹 1 English cucumber, cut into large pieces 🔹 2 bell peppers, cored and chopped 🔹 2 green onions, trimmed and chopped 🔹 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves 🔹 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves 📌CONNECT WITH US📌 Website: https://themediterraneandish.com/ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@themediterraneandish/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/themediterraneandish/ Facebook: https://fb.com/TheMediterraneanDish/ Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/themeddish/ Subscribe for more recipes: https://bit.ly/TMDYouTube-Subscribe ⏱️CHAPTERS⏱️ 00:00 - Intro 00:13 - How to prepare lentils 00:32 - How to cook lentils 01:!2 - Making the salad dressing 01:52 - What is Urfa biber? 03:01 - Can you use red lentils? 03:58 - Preparing the herbs 05:04 - Adding the lentils to the salad dressing 05:12 - Adding the vegetables 05:33 - Adding the herbs 05:48 - Combine 06:36 - Taste test #MediterraneanFood #MediterraneanDiet #HealthyEating Your top and best resource for easy Mediterranean recipes and more! The Mediterranean Dish is the top and best website / resource for modern Mediterranean recipes & the Mediterranean diet. See more: https://TheMediterraneanDish.com. My name is Suzy Karadsheh, Chef and New York Times Bestselling Author, and here on The Mediterranean Dish, you will find easy, wholesome, and healthy recipes that celebrate the bold flavors of the Mediterranean from Southern Europe, to North Africa, and the Middle East. I am a true daughter of the Mediterranean. I was born on the coast of Egypt in the bustling cosmopolitan city of Port Said, the North entrance of the Suez Canal, & just a boat ride away from Italy, Greece, Turkey, Lebanon, Palestine and Israel. Learn how to make Greek food, Italian food, Moroccan, Middle Eastern, adapted with a modern twist for all the busy cooks and moms out there! Most of our recipes abide by the Mediterranean diet, but please consult a doctor for your dietary needs.