Beluga Lentil Salad
A refreshing and nutritious salad that utilizes expired Beluga Lentils while ensuring food safety.
10
Prep Time (min)
20
Cook Time (min)
30
Total Time (min)
4
Servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup expired Beluga Lentils
- 2 cups water
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Difficulty:Easy
Tags:
expired-food-recipefood-waste-reduction
Instructions
1
Rinse the expired Beluga Lentils under cold water.
2
In a pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil and add the lentils. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender.
3
Drain the cooked lentils and let them cool.
4
In a large bowl, combine the cooked lentils, diced cucumber, diced bell pepper, sliced red onion, and chopped parsley.
5
In a separate small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
6
Pour the dressing over the lentil mixture and toss gently to combine.
7
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
8
Serve chilled as a refreshing salad.