# Lunch Today: Veggie and Lentil Salad

**By Paula Gallagher** · 2019-05-21

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The weekend that kicks off summer is around the corner and many will be coming together to enjoy meals together. This recipe is perfect for a potluck. Fresh and filling, this fiber-filled dish is the perfect complement to burgers and hot dogs (especially vegan ones). It also is protein packed, so fill a pita with this veggie and lentil salad and it is a meal all on its own.

Lentils are packed with protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals. The veggies offer a wonderful freshness plus tons of vitamins, minerals and fiber. Easy to make and delicious, this vegan salad will please everyone. This is a versatile recipe, so feel free to experiment with your favorite vegetables.

## Veggie and Lentil Salad

Makes 4 Servings

• I cup brown or green lentils  
• 1 tomato, diced  
• 1 cucumber, peeled and diced  
• 1 orange or red pepper, cubed  
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped  
• 3 or 4 Kalamata olives, chopped  
• 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped  
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

Rinse and clean the lentils to make sure they have no stones and pour into a large pot of water. Boil gently for 20 minutes or until tender. Strain and let cool on a tray in the refrigerator.

In a large bowl, mix the lentils with the remaining ingredients. Season with salt and pepper. Serve the salad cold.

Recipe thanks to Physicians Committee for Responsible Nutrition.

_Photo from [here](https://www.flickr.com/photos/delishplan/28981797105/in/photolist-La2hyZ-2ctPKPY-pU5byG-oW5XLj-7iFfb2-5XrJTr-T9JrpL-2dnJ41J-T9JrB9-pUbVVP-qLwB1g-23W7PP1-q9kYbq-pU4f8W-ab4aXw-bzBYpE-cswZn3-9eo3Uv-LRZuD-b981Yn-6g9xTZ-gUAxPC-6LUyXj-fjspLT-2S1Ttd-2S1WSY-9pufFn-9fuHAf-bAt8gp-peD6zA-pLTZ8u-pJGmWu-9K2x42-9dEdKZ-pUd8LD-6hEJiw-3pBrnt-2RWqXz-7gs9yX-9gNLrP-PHKBy-6hEJnL-JQHU6x-6LQqoH-4NKzHR-6LQqez-MVVCw-Z78TwU-9hnd85-5J4hVC), with thanks._

**Tags:** Category_Healthy Recipes, lentils, vegan

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> Source: [Village Green Apothecary](https://myvillagegreen.com/blogs/post/lunch-today-veggie-and-lentil-salad)