Can I add meat to this recipe?

Absolutely, if you don’t want to only eat plant protein. Adding some ground beef, turkey, or cooked shredded chicken is a great idea!

Can lentils be eaten cold?

Yes! I prefer this recipe served warm or lukewarm, but once the lentils are cooked, you can eat them cold.

Do I need to cook canned lentils?

Canned lentils are cooked. They need to be rinsed and drained three times, just like canned beans. You can use them in this recipe instead of freshly cooked lentils. If you want to serve this dish warm, heat the lentils in a small pot before adding to the marinade.

Easy Marinated Lentil Salad | 3 Steps to a Meatless Meal!

Marinated Lentil Salad with Sun-dried Tomatoes

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Vegan lentil salad is full of tangy Mediterranean flavor, with sun-dried tomatoes, red wine vinegar, and hearty green lentils. Perfect for a protein-packed meatless meal or side dish!

Author: Tiffany
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Sides
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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Lentils

1 cup uncooked green or brown lentils (198g)
1 cup uncooked black lentils (198g)

Marinade

3 ½ Tbsp red wine vinegar (53g)
3 Tbsp dried parsley (5g)
1 Tbsp lemon juice (15g)
1 ½ tsp Dijon mustard (9g)
1 tsp maple syrup (7g)
1 tsp salt (6g)
¼ tsp pepper
½ cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained slightly (I use a slotted spoon) (55g)

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Instructions

Cook the lentils according to the directions on the package. Alternatively, you can follow my Instant Pot lentils recipe for green or brown lentils.
Meanwhile, prepare the marinade. Chop the sun-dried tomatoes if they’re larger than ½”. Combine the tomatoes with the remaining marinade ingredients in a medium bowl and stir well.
When the lentils are done, drain using a metal strainer and add the lentils to the marinade. Stir well and serve immediately, or as desired.

Notes

You have 3 options for preparing lentils for salad:

Stovetop Method – The classic stovetop method is a tried-and-true way to cook lentils. Simply rinse your lentils, place them in a medium saucepan with water or broth, let them boil, and then simmer gently until tender. This method allows you to control the cooking time and texture, whether you prefer al dente lentils for salads or soft and creamy lentils for soups and stews.
Instant Pot Method – If you’re in a time crunch, the Instant Pot is your friend. The pressure cooker cooks lentils to perfection in a fraction of the time. Just add your lentils and liquid, set the timer, and let the appliance work its wonders.
Slow Cooker Method – Let the slow cooker transform lentils into melt-in-your-mouth goodness. Simply combine your lentils with liquid and any desired seasonings in the crock pot then set it to low heat. The lentils simmer and develop their flavors over several hours.

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