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Get ready to swing into some seriously scrumptious salad fun with our **! Just like a ladybug, this colorful dish packs a punch of flavor while staying totally friendly to your tummy. So, grab your mini chef hats, and let’s become salad superstars! 
Ingredients
- 1 cup French green lentils (or your favorite lentils!)
- 3 cups veggie broth (or water)
- 1 bay leaf (an adventure spice!)
- 1 large carrot, finely diced (for a pop of color!)
- 1 stalk celery, finely diced (crunchy goodness)
- 1 cup yellow grape tomatoes, halved (just like ladybug spots!)
- 1 cup cucumber, sliced (for fresh crunch)
- ½ cup diced red onion (for a zesty kick)
- 1 cup finely chopped kale (to sneak in some greens!)
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese (for a tangy twist)
- ¾ cup green olives, pitted and sliced (salty sunshine!)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped (the garden flavor!)
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, torn (it’s like a refreshing hug!)
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For the super-duper dressing:
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (get that zing!)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (let's bring on the flavor!)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard (a bit of sass)
- 1 tsp honey (just a touch of sweetness)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- And remember to add: A pinch of love and fun! ❤️✨
Instructions
Lentil Love: Rinse those lovely lentils to get all the grit off! Then, in a medium pot, combine the lentils, veggie broth, and bay leaf. Bring it to a boil—let's get this party started! Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 20-30 minutes until they’re tender. Remove the bay leaf and let ’em cool while we mix more magic!
Mix It Up: In a big salad bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper. This dressing is the secret superhero that brings our salad together!
Salad Shenanigans: Toss in the cooled lentils, diced carrot, celery, grape tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, kale, olives, parsley, and mint! Give everything a good toss to coat it with that delicious dressing. Can you see those lovely ladybug colors?
Feta Fiesta: Crumble the feta on top and give it one last gentle toss—time to let your salad get to know each other!
Serve with a Smile: Spoon your Lovely Ladybug Lentil Salad into your favorite bowl, and don’t forget to sprinkle with a bit more love and fun before serving.
Fun Bug Fact
Did you know that ladybugs can eat up to 5,000 aphids in their lifetime? That’s like a full buffet for these little critters! They’re the friendly gardeners of the bug world! 🌿🌼
Safety Tip
When you’re chopping vegetables, have an adult help you out with those sharp knives! Safety first, fun second!
Final Touch
Feel free to create your own ladybug designs by adding some extra cherry tomatoes on top to resemble ladybug spots! Can you create a salad that looks like a whole family of ladybugs? Give it a shot!
Complexity Level
Easy! (Adult assistance may be needed for chopping and cooking lentils.)
Now it’s your turn to make this delightful dish! Snap a pic of your creation and tag @BugZooInc on Instagram! Let’s show the world our bug-loving culinary creations! 🐞❤️🥗
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