Moroccan Lentil Salad

This flavorful Moroccan Lentil Salad is infused with fragrant spices, crunchy celery, toasted almonds, dried apricots and loads of fresh herbs- a healthy vegan salad that can be made ahead- perfect for midweek lunches! Vegan and GF. Video.

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Here’s another make-ahead vegan salad I think you will fall in love with- Moroccan Lentil Salad. I love the flavors and spices in this salad, and how energized I feel after eating it. Lentils are high in protein and are considered a “slow-metabolizing” carbohydrate- the kind of carb that has so many health benefits. Plus I’m just a huge fan of lentils. ( If you are too, make sure to take a peek at these 25 Lentil Recipes.)

Health aside, this lentil salad just tastes yummy. So this is what I like to do- meal prep a couple of healthy salads ahead, to always ensure we have something nutritious in the fridge in case of hunger “emergencies” when many good intentions go out the window. 🙂

Moroccan Lentil Salad Video

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Lentil Salad Ingredients:

Today I used Black lentils but any whole lentil will work here along with dried apricots (un-sulfured if possible, or sub dates!), celery, chopped red onions ( which you can soak in saltwater if you have problems digesting), toasted almonds, fresh herbs -cilantro, mint or parsley- and orange zest.

The Moroccan dressing is infused with cinnamon, cumin and ground clove- very flavorful!

Why I love this Lentil Salad Recipe

1. It’s so easy to make – pretty much just toss it all in a bowl and let the flavors meld.
2. The leftover salad tastes better and better each day.
3. Can be made ahead! Perfect for gatherings and potlucks or midweek meals.
4. It’s vegan and gluten-free!

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Hope you enjoy this Moroccan Lentil Salad as much as we have! Let us know what you think in the comments below

Happy summer! 🙌

xoxo

Sylvia

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