This Lentil Salad with Fried Cheese is a perfect blend of hearty lentils, crispy fried cheese, and fresh vegetables. Itโs packed with protein, full of flavor, and great as an appetizer or a light meal!
โจ Ingredients:
- 1 cup cooked green or brown lentils
- ยฝ cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- ยฝ small red onion (thinly sliced)
- ยฝ cucumber (diced)
- ยผ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ยฝ tsp salt
- ยฝ tsp black pepper
For the Fried Cheese:
- ยฝ cup firm cheese (like halloumi or paneer, cut into cubes)
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (for coating)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for frying)
๐ฝ๏ธ Instructions:
1๏ธโฃ Prepare the Lentil Salad: In a large bowl, mix cooked lentils, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, and parsley. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, then season with salt and pepper. Toss well.
2๏ธโฃ Fry the Cheese: Coat cheese cubes lightly in flour. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and fry the cheese until golden brown on all sides (about 2-3 minutes per side).
3๏ธโฃ Assemble & Serve: Add the fried cheese to the lentil salad, gently mix, and serve warm or at room temperature.
๐ Why Youโll Love This Recipe:
โ๏ธ Protein-Packed โ Lentils and cheese make a nutritious combination.
โ๏ธ Crispy & Flavorful โ The fried cheese adds a delightful crunch.
โ๏ธ Quick & Easy โ Ready in just 20 minutes!
๐ธ Check out this mouthwatering lentil salad with fried cheese! ๐
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