Ethiopian Lentil Salad

15m
Prep Time
20m
Cook Time
35m
Ready In


"This recipe is good on its on, or if you want to serve it with injera, mash the lentils a bit before mixing with the rest of the ingredients. This dish comes from Ethiopia."

Original is 5 servings

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (189.2 g)
  • Calories 345.8
  • Total Fat - 6.5 g
  • Saturated Fat - 0.9 g
  • Cholesterol - 0 mg
  • Sodium - 25.3 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 52.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 25.4 g
  • Sugars - 4.2 g
  • Protein - 21.2 g
  • Calcium - 81 mg
  • Iron - 6.7 mg
  • Vitamin C - 41.4 mg
  • Thiamin - 0.7 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Rinse the lentils in cold water; cover the lentils with six cups water. Cook for 20 minutes or until soft; drain the water and leave the lentils to cool.

Step 2

Prepare salad dressing: Combine the oil, lemons or limes juice, garlic, mustard, parsley, basil, black pepper and salt. Whisk it well.

Step 3

Mix the dressing with the tomato, scallion, and hot green pepper.

Step 4

Add the lentils if serving alone. If serving with injera, using a spoon or fork, mash the lentils and mix them with the the vegetable dressing. Keep in the fridge. Serve it chilled.

Tips


No special items needed.

1 Reviews

Linky

Very tasty salad! I cut everything in half for two of us and served it over mixed greens. It was a little bland until I added a splash of seasoned vinegar. I was hesitant to use a whole jalapeño, but I probably should have. It's very WW friendly - 1 point/serving!

4.0

review by:
(12 Apr 2019)

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