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Middle Eastern Lentil Bean Salad

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  • Author: Monkey and Me Kitchen Adventures
  • Prep Time: 15 Minutes
  • Total Time: 15 Minutes
  • Yield: 5 Cups 1x
  • Category: Salad
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern Inspired
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Packed with a delightful medley of fresh vegetables, hearty lentils, and wholesome beans, this Middle Eastern Lentil Bean Salad is brimming with irresistible flavors.


Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients:

  • 1 – [ 14 oz. can ] lentils, drained and rinsed *
  • 1 – [ 15 oz. can ] great northern beans, drained and rinsed *
  • ½ red bell pepper, small dice
  • ½ green bell pepper, small dice
  • 2 mini cucumbers, small dice
  • 1 cup seeded, finely diced tomatoes *
  • ½ to ¾ cup red onions, fine dice (+/-)
  • 2 to 3 Tablespoons finely diced fresh parsley

Dressing Ingredients:

  • 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
  • ¼ cup hummus *
  • 2 teaspoons tomato paste (optional) *
  • 1 ½ teaspoons dried mint *
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup (+/-)
  • ¼ to 1 teaspoon sea salt *
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Serving Ideas:

  • Pita sandwich
  • Toasted pita triangles

Instructions

  1. Make the dressing by placing all the Dressing Ingredients into a bowl, whisk well to combine, set aside.
  2. Make the salad by placing all the Salad Ingredients into a large bowl, toss, then drizzle with the dressing, toss again. Serve and enjoy!