Marinated Lentil Salad! French green lentils tossed with herbs and a bright lemon dressing. A must for vegan meal prep and easy meals throughout the week.
1 1/2cups black or French green lentils, rinsed and picked through
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon pure maple syrup
1/2cup chopped scallions
1/3cup chopped parsley
Quartered cherry tomatoes and sliced radishes, for serving
Instructions
Place the onion, bay leaves, lentils and enough water to cover by 2 inches in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until tender, about 20-25 minutes. Drain, removing onion and bay leaves and set aside to cool.
Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, maple syrup together along with a pinch of salt and pepper. Add to the lentils along with scallions and parsley and toss to combine, seasoning as desired.
Serve with chopped fresh tomatoes and thinly sliced radishes, if desired.
Notes
This salad really does get better over time. I like to make a big batch to serve throughout the week for a light lunch with a handful or two of leafy greens.