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Cucumber Bell Pepper and Lentil Salad

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Time20 Min
DifficultyEasy
Serves1

You already know how good salads are for your health and this Cucumber Bell Pepper and Lentil Salad is no different. Another great thing is that if you look at the Cucumber Bell Pepper And Lentil Salad calories, the count is quite low which is good news for those who are trying to follow a proper diet. Substituting your regular average meal with this salad can help you cut down on calories by at l ... east 50% if not more. If you are ever in a hurry and want to grab a quick lunch, this salad is a great option as it only requires about 20 minutes to make and that includes boling Red Gram lentil or Masoor Dal as it is commonly called until they become soft. Excluding that, making this salad would hardly take a few minutes and doesn’t require a lot of effort making it ideal for people who are just getting started with cooking. The gentle squeeze of lemon adds a nice tanginess to the salad and the seasoning of Jeera powder, Chat Masala and Red Chilli powder add a touch of spice and flavour to the salad. You can also add a pinch of salt to this salad as per your taste. Lastly, the garnishing of coriander leaves along with the cucumber make it very refreshing and tasty. You can make this salad for both dinner as well as lunch and they are perfect both as a side dish as well as the main dish and you can adjust the quantity accordingly.

Nutrition Info. (per serving)

ProteinFatCarbsFibre98 Cal98 Cal98 Cal98 Cal
  • 6gProtein
  • 1gFat
  • 17gCarbs
  • 3gFibre

Ingredients

Dry Grocery

Red Gram Lentil (masoor Dal)

Red Gram Lentil (masoor Dal)

0.25 cups

Salt

Salt

0.5 teaspoons

Chat Masala

Chat Masala

1 pinch

Red Chilli Powder (kashmiri)

Red Chilli Powder (kashmiri)

1 pinch

Fruits & Vegetables

English Cucumber

English Cucumber

0.5 unit

Capsicum Green-regular

Capsicum Green-regular

0.25 unit

Capsicum Yellow (regular)

Capsicum Yellow (regular)

0.25 unit

Capsicum Red-regular

Capsicum Red-regular

0.25 unit

Other

Water

Water

1 glass

Coriander Leaves

Coriander Leaves

8 leafs

Green Chillies

Green Chillies

1 unit

Jeera Powder

Jeera Powder

1 pinch

Lemon Juice

Lemon Juice

0.5 teaspoons

Directions
1
In a pan boil Masoor Dal until soft and firm.
2
In a mixing bowl, add boiled Masoor Dal, small diced Red, Yellow and Green Peppers, diced Cucumbers, chopped Green Chilli, Salt, Jeera Powder, Chilli Powder, Chat Masala, Lemon Juice and chopped Coriander.
3
Mix well and serve in a bowl. Garnish with chopped Coriander.
Health Benefits of Cucumber Bell Pepper And Lentil Salad
According to a research, those who eat salads and raw vegetables on a regular basis have a considerably higher amount of Vitamin C, Vitamin E and folic acid that are one of the vital nutrients required to strengthen your immune system. Lentils are a rich source of iron, folate and are low in calories. They are also an excellent source of protein and packed with Vitamin B and minerals including magnesium, zinc and potassium. Now, cucumber too is packed with nutrients and has a number of health benefits. For starters, cucumber is rich in antioxidants which are essential for boosting the immune system. Another benefit that makes cucumber one of the best foods for weight loss is that it has very few calories and is mostly water which keeps you hydrated. Make this Salad a part of your diet and it will help you in reaching your fitness goals faster. Watch the Cucumber Bell Pepper And Lentil Salad video now to learn how to make it.

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