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Mediterranean Lentil Salad for Weight Loss

Name: Mediterranean Lentil Salad for Weight Loss
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 cup green lentils; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 cucumber, diced; 1/4 red onion, minced; 1/4 cup parsley; 3 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp red wine vinegar; 1 tsp Dijon mustard

Protein-rich lentil salad with tomatoes, herbs, and olive oil is ideal for the Mediterranean diet. Light, filling, and easy to pack for lunch today.

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Prep Time

15 min

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Cook Time

25 min

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Servings

📊

Difficulty

easy

📝 Instructions

1
Simmer lentils in salted water 20–25 minutes until tender but not mushy. Drain and cool.
2
Whisk olive oil, vinegar, and mustard for dressing.
3
Combine lentils, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and parsley.
4
Toss with dressing and serve chilled or at room temperature.
💡 Tip: Keeps well in the fridge for 4 days—great for meal prep.