Lentil-Chickpea Salad

Name: Lentil-Chickpea Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 cup cooked brown lentils; 1 cup cooked chickpeas; 1/2 cup, diced cucumber; 1/4 cup, finely chopped red onion; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; to taste salt; to taste pepper

A protein-packed salad with equal parts cooked lentils and chickpeas, tossed in a lemon-herb dressing.

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Category: Salads

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 0 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

1 cup cooked brown lentils
1 cup cooked chickpeas
1/2 cup, diced cucumber
1/4 cup, finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
to taste salt
to taste pepper

Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 cup cooked brown lentils, 1 cup cooked chickpeas, 1/2 cup diced cucumber, and 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion.
Step 2: Whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
Step 3: Pour dressing over salad ingredients and toss gently until evenly coated.
Step 4: Chill for 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.