Recipes Salad Grains Crunch's Lentil Salad 3.8 (5) 5 Reviews 2 Photos This is a versatile, healthy salad that can easily be eaten as the main meal for lunch. Submitted by CRUNCHM Updated on January 14, 2022 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Total Time: 1 hr Servings: 8 Yield: 8 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 2 ½ cups water 1 cup lentils ½ cup bulgur salt to taste 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste 3 roma (plum) tomatoes, seeded and diced, or more to taste 1 red bell pepper, chopped ¼ cup balsamic vinegar, or to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil, or to taste Directions Bring water and lentils to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until lentils are almost tender, about 15 minutes; add bulgur and salt. Cover saucepan and remove from heat; set aside until bulgur is tender and water is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until until tender and fragrant, 5 to 10 minutes. Add tomatoes and red bell pepper; cook and stir until red bell pepper is tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Combine bulgur-lentil mixture and vegetable mixture in a bowl; add balsamic vinegar and 2 tablespoons olive oil and toss to coat. Cook's Note: You can change the oils and vinegar. I've used lemon-infused olive oils and fig-infused balsamic vinegar, for example. Adding avocado is always a good choice. It really doesn't look pretty, but it tastes great! If the bulgur seems dry after sitting for 20 minutes, add more water. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 171 Calories 5g Fat 26g Carbs 8g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 171 % Daily Value * Total Fat 5g 6% Saturated Fat 1g 3% Sodium 10mg 0% Total Carbohydrate 26g 9% Dietary Fiber 10g 35% Total Sugars 3g Protein 8g 16% Vitamin C 24mg 27% Calcium 30mg 2% Iron 2mg 13% Potassium 383mg 8% * 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.