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Muscle-Building Lentil & Chickpea Salad

Tender green lentils and chickpeas toss with crisp cucumber, bell pepper, and a bright cumin-lemon dressing.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup green lentils rinsed
  • 1/2 cup chickpeas cooked or canned
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion chopped
  • 1/2 cup cucumber diced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin optional

Instructions

  1. Cook lentils in water until tender, about 15 minutes, then drain and cool.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine lentils, chickpeas, bell pepper, onion, and cucumber.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and cumin.
  4. Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  5. Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes for enhanced flavor.