The perfect dish for summer soirees, dinner parties and barbecues, this lentil summer salad is packed with flavorful herbs, crunchy, savory and salty; a lovely side dish or easy weekday lunch.

Lentil Summer Salad Recipe

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes | Servings: 4-6

INGREDIENTS

2.5 cups French green lentils
2 cucumbers, diced
1 zucchini, diced
1 yellow squash, diced
4 radishes, thinly sliced
1 red onion, thinly sliced half moons
1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
¼ cup fresh chives, chopped

Dressing

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup lemon juice
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
3 tbsp tahini
3 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove
1 shallot
2 tsp sea salt
1 tbsp maple syrup

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Begin by making the dressing. Add all ingredients to a blender and combine until smooth. Set aside.

2. Prep your salad. In a large bowl combine the lentils, cucumber, zucchini, squash, radishes, red onion, and fresh herbs. Toss and add a bit of sea salt.

3. Pour the dressing over the top and toss gently to combine. Enjoy!

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