Salade De Lentilles Djiboutienne (djiboutian Lentil Salad)
Salade de Lentilles Djiboutienne, or Djiboutian Lentil Salad, is a flavorful and nutritious dish that is popular in Djiboutian cuisine. This salad is packed with protein and is perfect for a light and healthy meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup green lentils
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils and place them in a pot with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the lentils are tender. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked lentils, chopped onion, diced tomatoes, diced cucumber, and chopped parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Protein
- 15g
- Carbohydrates
- 40g
- Fat
- 3g
Supplies
Large bowl Small bowl Pot
Tools
Knife Cutting board Whisk
Serving suggestions
Serve the Salade de Lentilles Djiboutienne as a light lunch or as a side dish with grilled meat or fish.
Tips & tricks
For added flavor, you can add a sprinkle of cumin or a dash of hot sauce to the salad dressing.
Cost
$8