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Lentil Salad with Pesto Dressing

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A bright and healthy bowl combining tender lentils with fresh herbs and a creamy pesto dressing.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can brown or green lentils, drained and rinsed
  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 handful chopped lettuce
  • 1 small cucumber, diced
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 1/3 cup fresh dill, chopped
  • 1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 1 handful spring onion
  • 1/3 cup toasted pine nuts
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 to 3 tbsp water to thin the sauce

Instructions

  1. Dice the cucumber and tomato, chop the red onion and lettuce. Place in a large mixing bowl with the drained lentils.
  2. In a blender or food processor, combine spring onion, dill, pine nuts, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth, adding water as needed to reach your desired consistency.
  3. Add the chopped parsley and dill to the salad bowl. Pour over the pesto dressing and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
  4. Sprinkle pumpkin seeds on top just before serving for a nutty crunch. Enjoy.

Notes

For meal prep, store dressing separately and combine when ready to eat to maintain freshness.

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Keywords: lentil salad, pesto dressing, healthy salad, meal prep, vegetarian meal

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