🌈 Rainbow Lentil Salad with Zesty Lemon Dressing 🥗

Name: 🌈 Rainbow Lentil Salad with Zesty Lemon Dressing 🥗
Total time: 1800 s
Yield: 2–3 people
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 1 cup cooked green or brown lentils; 1/2 cucumber, diced; 1 medium tomato, chopped; 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped; 1 small carrot, grated; 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander or parsley; 1 small green chilli, finely chopped (optional); 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp olive oil or sunflower oil; 1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder; 1/4 tsp black pepper powder; Salt to taste; 1/2 tsp sugar (optional)

Gurpal kaur Ubhi's {Heavenly Jewel Kitchen} @cook_G33878619

Arusha tanzania

A colourful, refreshing and nutritious lentil salad packed with tender lentils, crunchy cucumber, juicy tomatoes, sweet carrots and fresh herbs. Tossed in a zesty homemade lemon dressing with cumin and black pepper, this easy salad is full of flavour and perfect for a healthy lunch or light dinner. ❤️

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Gurpal kaur Ubhi's {Heavenly Jewel Kitchen} @cook_G33878619

Arusha tanzania

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Ingredients

25–30 minutes

2–3 people

1 cupcooked green or brown lentils
1/2cucumber, diced
1medium tomato, chopped
1/2small red onion, finely chopped
1small carrot, grated
2 tbspchopped fresh coriander or parsley
1small green chilli, finely chopped (optional)
🍋 For the Zesty Lemon Dressing
1 1/2 tbsplemon juice
1 tbspolive oil or sunflower oil
1/2 tsproasted cumin powder
1/4 tspblack pepper powder
Salt to taste
1/2 tspsugar (optional)

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Steps

25–30 minutes

1

Stir-fry the brown lentils
Heat oil in a pan and add the brown lentils. Stir-fry them, then add ½ tsp black pepper powder and mix well. Cook until the lentils are properly cooked and tender. Prepare the vegetables:
Dice the cucumber, chop the tomato and red onion, grate the carrot, and finely chop the fresh coriander or parsley.
2

Prepare the zesty lemon dressing:
In a small bowl, combine 1½ tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp olive oil or sunflower oil, ½ tsp roasted cumin powder, salt to taste and ½ tsp sugar (optional). Mix well.Assemble the salad:
Allow the cooked lentils to cool. Place them in a large bowl and add the cucumber, tomato, red onion, grated carrot and fresh herbs.
3

Add the dressing
Pour the lemon dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is well combined. Garnish and serve:
Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with fresh coriander or parsley, and serve fresh.

Tips

Cook the brown lentils until soft and tender, but handle them gently to prevent them from becoming mushy.

Use fresh lemon juice for a bright, zesty dressing.

For the freshest taste and crunch, add the dressing just before serving.

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Gurpal kaur Ubhi's {Heavenly Jewel Kitchen} @cook_G33878619

on October 18, 2026 21:14

Arusha tanzania

Hi there! l' m Gurpal Kaur ubhi, a passionate home cook who finds joy in experimenting with flavors and creating delicious dishes. cooking for me is more than just preparing meals it's about sharing love, memories and creativity on plate.From comforting classic to exciting new recipes, l love exploring different cuisines and adding my personal touch.Wheter it's a quick weekday meal or a feast for family and friends, I believe every dish has a story to tell. The best recipes are made with love and shared with joy, whether you're a seasoned chef or just starting your culinary journey, I hope my recipes inspire you to cook, taste and share the magic of homemade meals.join me on this flavourful journey and let's inspire each other, one recipe at a time and let's cook with love.