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Mediterranean Lentil Salad {Vegan + GF}

November 28, 2016 by Medha 20 Comments

I’m going to be real, Thanksgiving kind of wiped me out.

Mediterranean Lentil Salad {Vegan + GF} | Whisk and Shout

I’ve just been sleeping and eating and sleeping more on repeat. Definitely not complaining though!


Although all the leftovers have been good, I’m ready to get back to my routine.

Mediterranean Lentil Salad {Vegan + GF} | Whisk and Shout

(Well at least once I get back to school)

((The mashed potatoes are really good, okay?))

Mediterranean Lentil Salad {Vegan + GF} | Whisk and Shout

This salad is the perfect reset after a weekend of eating things that seemingly all contain massive amounts of cream, cheese, and/or cream cheese.

It’s super easy to make, so your food-fatigued body doesn’t have to do much work. Plus, it’s really good for you.

Mediterranean Lentil Salad {Vegan + GF} | Whisk and Shout

This healthy and easy lentil salad combines chickpeas, tmatoes, cucumbers, and olives with herbs like basil, parsley, and dill as well as lentils for a delicious side or entrée!

Mediterranean Lentil Salad {Vegan + GF} | Whisk and Shout

I hope your Thanksgivings were all lovely! If you have a moment, read this short essay about the real foundations of Thanksgiving and how it relates to indigenous politics today. Let’s not forget our own history.

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Mediterranean Lentil Salad
Author: Whisk & Shout
Recipe type: Salad, Appetizer, Side, Lunch
Total time:  20 mins
Serves: 1-2 as a main, 4-6 as a side
 
This healthy and easy lentil salad combines fresh Mediterranean vegetables with herbs and lentils for a delicious side or entrée!
Ingredients
  • ½ cup parsley, chopped
  • 1 cup cooked lentils (about ⅓ cup dry)
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • juice and zest of half a lemon
  • ¼ cup diced cucumber (about ⅓ of a large cucumber)
  • 4-6 grape tomatoes, halved
  • 2 tsp dried dill
  • 2-3 basil leaves, finely chopped
  • 5-6 kalamata olives, sliced
  • salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Combine all ingredients and chill for about half an hour before serving!
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Filed Under: 30 Minutes or Less, Appetizers, Cuisines, Gluten Free, Healthy January, Lunch, Mediterranean, One Pot/Pan/Skillet/Bowl, Preparation, Salad, Seasonal Recipes, Special Diets, Summer Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian

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Comments

  1. Manali@CookWithManali says

    November 28, 2016 at 8:13 am

    such a pretty salad, easy and delicious! Love it 🙂

    Reply
    • Medha says

      November 29, 2016 at 2:25 pm

      Thanks, Manali!

      Reply
  2. annie says

    November 28, 2016 at 12:07 pm

    This looks so pretty! And I love how simple it is. Pinning so I can devour later.

    Reply
    • Medha says

      November 29, 2016 at 2:25 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  3. Sues says

    November 28, 2016 at 12:57 pm

    So many pretty colors, which is both appealing to the eye and to health!! This is exactly what I need 🙂

    Reply
    • Medha says

      November 29, 2016 at 2:25 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  4. Julia Mueller says

    November 28, 2016 at 9:46 pm

    I’m still pretty pooped from Thanksgiving, myself. Guess it’s good that it only comes around once per year so we have the full year to forget how much energy (and post feast gym time) it takes 😉 Loving this fresh and vibrant salad! Definitely the perfect way to get back on track after all the mashed potatoes.

    Reply
    • Medha says

      November 29, 2016 at 2:26 pm

      Yes, so many potatoes…

      Reply
  5. annie@ciaochowbambina says

    November 29, 2016 at 9:21 pm

    Oh my this looks good! Exactly what the doctor ordered!!

    Reply
    • Medha says

      December 1, 2016 at 6:54 pm

      Thanks, Annie!

      Reply
  6. David @ Spiced says

    November 30, 2016 at 8:36 am

    Oh, I totally hear ya about Thanksgiving wiping you out…I feel the same! The only good part for us is that we traveled for Turkey Day, so we came home without any leftovers. (Not sure if that’s really a good thing, though b/c Thanksgiving leftovers are amazing!) But I still ate way too much, and I can most definitely get on board with this salad. It looks delicious! I love the way you added lentils in there…I never think about putting lentils on top of my salads.

    Reply
    • Medha says

      December 1, 2016 at 6:52 pm

      Thanks! I love lentils in salads 🙂

      Reply
  7. Ashley@CookNourishBliss says

    November 30, 2016 at 5:19 pm

    Thanksgiving totally wiped me out too! I’m still tired and catching up from it!! haha Anywho! Lentil salads are the best! This looks wonderful!

    Reply
    • Medha says

      December 1, 2016 at 6:53 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  8. Zainab says

    December 1, 2016 at 10:47 pm

    Oh I am with you, Thanksgiving wiped me out too. Love this salad.

    Reply
    • Medha says

      December 4, 2016 at 2:48 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  9. traci | Vanilla And Bean says

    December 21, 2016 at 11:01 am

    I hope you feeling better after a thanksgiving wipe out! And thank you for sharing the essay… very well written. It’s tragic how we rewrite history to how ‘we’ want it to be told. All the lies we learn, then pass on to the next generation. Ignorance is bliss, right? And it continues today…

    This salad looks so nourishing and delicious, Medha! Just what I need after Thanksgiving and now! Thank you for sharing my dear.

    Reply
    • Medha says

      December 26, 2016 at 2:38 pm

      Thanks, Traci!

      Reply
  10. Julie says

    November 3, 2017 at 9:30 pm

    Have not a shadow of a doubt that the culturally accepted history of the first Thanksgiving is entirely off the mark – as usual, violence and displacement is the reality and continues to be the reality for too many of the worlds indigenous people.
    But THANK YOU for reminding us of this fact! As an Australian, it begins to seem like no sane , intelligent or compassionate voice is left in Trumps America.
    Oh, and the salad is delicious and super easy!
    Hugs.

    Reply
    • Medha says

      November 4, 2017 at 6:43 am

      Thank you for your comment, Julie ! Rational thought is still here and shouting loud 🙂

      Reply

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