The other day, I brought this lentil apple salad to a picnic. When I say my friends were blown away, I really mean it. It is fresh, light, tangy, and has a hint of sweetness. Everyone loved it.

This lentil and apple salad will absolutely be a hit no matter the occasion!

How to make an apple and lentil salad

This vegan apple salad recipe is so simple. There is no cooking involved and no need to turn on the oven on a hot summer day.

Canned lentils are used in this recipe for convenience, but you can always boil your own. If preparing my own, I like French green lentils in this lentil apple salad.

When it comes to the apple, any variety truly works in this vegan apple salad recipe. My favs are pink lady and Granny Smith.

Health benefits of apple lentil salad

Regularly eating lentils reduces your risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes, cancer, and heart disease.

Lentils are high in fiber, folate, and potassium making them a great choice for the heart, for managing blood pressure, and for lowering blood cholesterol.

Also, they are an amazing source of plant-based protein and iron. This apple lentil salad really does have it all!

To incorporate more lentils in your diet, check out this amazing list of 10 healthy vegan lentil recipes

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