Cheap and Easy Lentil Salad

Name: Cheap and Easy Lentil Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 90 min
Ingredients: 0.5 pound French green lentils, rinsed and drained; 2 cups water; 1 (15 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 1 (14 ounce) can corn, drained; 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley, or to taste; 0.33333334326744 cup olive oil; 0.33333334326744 cup balsamic vinaigrette; 1 tablespoon white sugar; salt and ground black pepper to taste

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A cheap and easy lentil salad. Makes a great side salad at dinner or a great lunch at work!

Submitted by Kelly

Updated on February 14, 2025

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

1 hr

Total Time:

1 hr 30 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

8 servings

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Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

½ pound French green lentils, rinsed and drained
2 cups water
1 (15 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14 ounce) can corn, drained
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley, or to taste
⅓ cup olive oil
⅓ cup balsamic vinaigrette
1 tablespoon white sugar
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Combine lentils and water in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook lentils at a boil until tender, about 20 minutes; drain.
Mix kidney beans, corn, and parsley in a bowl; add lentils and gently stir.
Whisk olive oil, balsamic vinaigrette, sugar, salt, and black pepper together in a separate bowl; drizzle over lentil mixture and gently stir.
Cover bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate until lentils are completely chilled, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

301	Calories
13g	Fat
37g	Carbs
12g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 301
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g	17%
Saturated Fat 2g	9%
Sodium 383mg	17%
Total Carbohydrate 37g	13%
Dietary Fiber 13g	46%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 12g	23%
Vitamin C 4mg	5%
Calcium 39mg	3%
Iron 3mg	19%
Potassium 349mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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