Lunch
Lentil, Tomato & Cucumber Salad
A vegan protein salad of brown lentils with crunchy veg and lemon.
8 min total1 serving354.9 kcal / serving
high-fibrequickbudgetfamily-friendly
354.9
Calories
20.3g
Protein
51.9g
Carbs
18.5g
Fibre
9.2g
Fat
Ingredients
- half a tin of lentils, drained
- 1 large tomato, chopped
- a third of a cucumber, diced
- a slice of red onion, finely chopped
- a handful of salad leaves
- 2 tsp rapeseed oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Method
- 1Mix the lentils, tomato, cucumber and onion.
- 2Dress with the oil, lemon juice and black pepper.
- 3Serve on the leaves.
Swaps and tips
- Add a boiled egg or a spoon of yoghurt if you eat them.
Around £0.84 per serving at supermarket own-brand prices (estimate).
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