Summer Lentil Salad, an easy-to-make salad that is also a great main course, perfect to serve as an appetizer during a summer dinner or to eat at the office or outdoors for a picnic! The summer lentil salad is prepared in a few minutes, then you can enjoy it immediately or leave it in the fridge for the next meal! But now, without further ado, head to the kitchen and try the recipe!
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- Cost: Very economical
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 3 People
- Cooking methods: No cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring, Summer
Ingredients for the Summer Lentil Salad
- 8.5 oz canned lentils (weight is considered after draining)
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
- 5.3 oz cherry mozzarella balls
- 1 clove red garlic
- 2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
- 1 pinch fine salt
- to taste black pepper (freshly ground)
Useful Tools
- Kitchen Scale
- Bowl
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- 2 Spoons
Preparation of the Summer Lentil Salad
Start by washing and drying the cherry tomatoes, then cut them in half and place them in the bowl, add the mozzarella balls also cut in half.
Finely chop the garlic clove, add it to the bowl with oil, salt, and pepper, mix.
Now drain the lentils and pour them into the bowl, add the fresh chopped parsley, mix well, and the lentil salad is ready to enjoy immediately or after a rest in the fridge!
