Printable Italian Lentil Salad with Grilled Veggies Recipe Card
This lentil salad is packed with flavor and plant-based protein. It's the perfect make-ahead lunch or dinner for a healthy, filling meal.
Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients
Italian Seasoned Lentils
- ½ cup green or brown lentils, uncooked
- 1 cup vegetable broth or water
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- salt and pepper, to taste
Pesto Grilled Vegetables
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts, halved
- 1 summer squash, sliced
- 1 red pepper, sliced
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 3 tbsp dairy-free pesto
Italian Salad Dressing (optional)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tsp red onion, minced
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp dried basil
- ¼ tsp dried oregano
- pinch red pepper flakes
- salt & pepper, to taste
For Assembly
- salad greens
- avocado, cherry tomatoes, dairy-free feta cheese, optional
Instructions
Italian Seasoned Lentils
- Rinse the lentils. Combine them with the water or vegetable broth in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and cover the pot with lid. Simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- After the lentils are done cooking, stir in the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Pesto Grilled Veggies
- Halve the brussel sprouts. Place them in a microwavable bowl with a small amount of water and steam for 3 - 5 minutes. Drain.
- Put all the veggies in a large bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Spray a grill pan with cooking spray. Grill the vegetables over medium heat for 30 minutes, stirring 1 - 2 times. Remove from the grill, put back in the bowl, and gently toss with pesto.
Italian Salad Dressing
- Combine all ingredients in a salad dressing jar and shake to combine. This tastes best when made a few hours in advance!
Assemble Power Bowl
- Place fresh greens in salad bowl.
- Top with lentils, pesto veggies and a drizzle of dressing. Enjoy!
Notes
- If you are not grilling your vegetables, alternately you could roast them at 400ºF for 30-40 minutes. You do not need to steam your Brussels sprouts if you opt to roast them.