How to Make Crunch's Lentil Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Crunch's Lentil Salad is a wholesome and nutritious dish that is not only easy to make, but also incredibly delicious. Packed full of protein and fiber, this salad is the perfect way to fuel your body and keep you feeling satisfied throughout the day. Whether you're a vegetarian, looking to add more plant-based meals to your diet, or simply want a tasty and filling salad, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your meal rotation.

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Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups water
  • 1 cup lentils
  • ½ cup bulgur
  • salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
  • 3 roma (plum) tomatoes, seeded and diced, or more to taste
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Bring water and lentils to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until lentils are almost tender, about 15 minutes; add bulgur and salt. Cover saucepan and remove from heat; set aside until bulgur is tender and water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until until tender and fragrant, 5 to 10 minutes. Add tomatoes and red bell pepper; cook and stir until red bell pepper is tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Combine bulgur-lentil mixture and vegetable mixture in a bowl; add balsamic vinegar and 2 tablespoons olive oil and toss to coat.
  • Nutrition

    171 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 10mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Dietary Fiber: 10g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 24mg
    • Calcium: 30mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 383mg