Green Bean and Lentil Salad

A colorful green bean salad with lentils, red & yellow bell peppers and red onion tossed in a red wine vinaigrette
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Green Bean and Lentil Salad
A colorful green bean salad with lentils, red & yellow bell peppers and red onion tossed in a red wine vinaigrette

July 18, 2026
URL: https://www.birdseye.com/recipes/sides-appetizers/green-bean-and-lentil-salad-8128

  • Prep time 15 minutes
  • Total time 40 minutes
  • Servings 12

Ingredients

  • 3 cups water

  • 3/4 cup dry brown lentils, sorted, rinsed

  • 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided

  • 1 bag (14 oz each) Birds Eye® C&W Petite Whole Green Beans

  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar

  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic

  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

  • 3/4 cup thinly sliced red onion

  • 3/4 cup red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces

  • 3/4 cup yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces

Nutrition Information

104 calories, 12g carbs

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Nutrition Information

104 calories, 12g carbs

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Directions

  • Step one

    Bring water to a boil in small saucepan. Add lentils and 1/2 teaspoon salt to water; cover. Cook over medium heat 20 minutes or until lentils are tender, stirring occasionally. Drain; rinse with cold water to cool slightly.

  • Step two

    Meanwhile, microwave green beans according to package directions. Whisk together vinegar, mustard, garlic, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper in large bowl. Slowly whisk in olive oil until blended. Add lentils, green beans, onion and bell peppers to bowl; stir to combine. Serve immediately or refrigerate before serving, if desired.

Nutrition Information

104 calories, 12g carbs

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Green Bean and Lentil Salad

Nutrition information

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calcium 25 mg 2%
Carbohydrate 12 g 4%
Cholesterol 0
Total Fat 5 g 7%
Iron 1 mg 7%
Calories 104 kcal 5%
Sodium 156 mg 6%
Protein 4 g 8%
Saturated Fat 1 g 3%
Sugars 2 g 0
Vitamin C 37 mg 62%

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