Lentil and Carrot Salad with Mint Dressing
A refreshing and nutritious salad featuring lentils, carrots, and a zesty mint dressing.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Honey - 1 teaspoon
- Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Mint leaves - 1/4 cup, fresh
- Carrots - 2, grated
- Green lentils - 1 cup, dry
Let's Get Started
- Cook the lentils according to the package instructions, then drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled lentils and grated carrots.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mint leaves, olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the lentil and carrot mixture and toss to combine.
- Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Salad
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 10g
- Carbs: 30g
- Protein: 12g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Sugar: 6g