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5-Minute Lentil Tomato Salad

November 23, 2015 By Kaitlin McGinn 11 Comments

Just 5 minutes and 4 ingredients to make this healthy Lentil Tomato Salad! Plus it’s packed with flavor and protein – perfect for quick lunches, snacks, & road trips. (Vegan, gluten-free, oil-free)

Tomato Lentil Salad tossed together in a bowl with chives

Just 5 minutes & 4 ingredients (or less!) is all it takes for this flavor-packed lentil tomato salad. I’ve been making it for years and always thought it was too simple for the site. But quick and easy is what it’s all about here, and after devouring another batch I knew I had to share.

Ingredients for tomato lentil salad in a bowl

This started as something I threw together for a road trip. We wanted healthy plant-based goodness to keep us energized for driving. (I’m all about the road snacks!) It soon became a road trip ritual, then developed into a quick lunch or easy snack as well. I’ve also made it plenty of times without the chives so I left them optional, along with herbs if you wish. Tangy, flavorful, and delicious! Plus so many variations you can try based on your preference. Hope you also enjoy!

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Lentil tomato salad in a bowl with chives
Lentil tomato salad in a bowl with chives
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5-Minute Lentil Tomato Salad

5 minute, 4 ingredient healthy lentil salad packed with flavor and protein! Perfect for quick lunches, snacks, and road trips.
Author: Kaitlin – The Garden Grazer
Prep Time:5 minutes
Total Time:5 minutes
Category: Salad
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Vegan
Servings:4 side servings

Ingredients

US Customary – Metric
  • 15 oz. can lentils (about 1 1/2 cups cooked)
  • 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar (or white balsamic vinegar)
  • 1/8 cup chives (optional)
  • Salt to taste
  • Optional additions: olive oil, basil, parsley, etc.

Instructions

  • Rinse and drain lentils. Halve/quarter cherry tomatoes. Slice chives.
  • Add all ingredients to a small bowl and toss to combine. Salt to taste, and adjust vinegar if necessary.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate in a covered container to let flavors develop more.

Nutrition Per Serving (estimate)

Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Potassium: 514mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 328IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 4mg
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lentil tomato salad photo collage

If you’re enjoying this Lentil Tomato Salad, also feel free to check out this Edamame Tomato Corn Salad, Super Immunity Power Salad, or Chickpea Salad with Lemon-Basil Dressing.

Filed Under: 30 Minutes or Less, Gluten-Free, Recipe, Salad, Vegan, WFPBNO Tagged With: lentils, picnic, plant protein, potluck, summer, take-along lunch, tomato

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Comments

  1. Unknown

    April 19, 2016 at 7:07 pm

    Love this salad! Although I much prefer dried lentils to canned, lower sodium and better texture, in my opinion. Have you tried them? We get ours from Palouse Brand

    Reply
    • Kaitlin | The Garden Grazer

      April 24, 2016 at 7:34 pm

      Wonderful to hear! Palouse Brand is great and I prefer dried lentils too. (I use canned here because it’s usually when I’m in more of a hurry) 😉 Thanks for sharing and have a great week!

      Reply
  2. Leah Harmon Rhodes

    August 3, 2016 at 10:31 pm

    This looks delicious!! How long does it keep?
    I noticed you said you bring this in the car – how do you package it?
    Can you make it and freeze it in smaller portions to pull out day to day and eat?

    Reply
    • Kaitlin | The Garden Grazer

      September 17, 2016 at 2:55 pm

      Thanks Leah! We’ve always finished ours within 2-3 days so anything past that I’m not sure. For road trips (or packed lunches, etc.) I put it in a glass dish or tupperware with a tight-fitting lid and just pop it in the cooler 🙂 I’ve never tried freezing it but will update the recipe with the results if I do! Would love to hear if you give it a go!

      Reply
  3. Jens C. Kruse

    June 7, 2017 at 10:05 am

    Thanks

    Reply
  4. Laura

    September 2, 2017 at 6:04 pm

    This has become my go to lentil recipe! So easy and I can customize based on what I fresh ingredients I have. In terms of travelling with it, I find a mason jar is a good size and unlikely to leak. Thanks for this great recipe!!

    Reply
    • Kaitlin | The Garden Grazer

      September 7, 2017 at 3:12 pm

      So great, Laura! And awesome idea with the mason jar – thanks for sharing!

      Reply
  5. Kayleen

    September 27, 2019 at 10:21 am

    Just found this as I was looking for a super quick lunch. I used green onions instead and it’s so good! Thank you 🙂5 stars

    Reply
    • Kaitlin McGinn

      September 27, 2019 at 10:41 am

      Perfect! So glad you gave this a try and enjoyed Kayleen! Thanks for the kind feedback and rating – very appreciated 🙂 Wishing you a beautiful weekend! -Kaitlin

      Reply
  6. Brigid

    July 20, 2020 at 10:32 am

    THANKS for sharing. I haven’t made this yet…but I plan to make it….Thank you again.

    Reply
    • Kaitlin McGinn

      August 24, 2020 at 3:35 pm

      Wonderful! Hope you enjoyed 🙂

      Reply

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