Description
This Easy Lentil Salad is a fresh and healthy dish made with tender lentils, crisp vegetables, fresh herbs, feta cheese, and a bright lemon dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dry green lentils
- 4 cups water
- 1/2 cup chopped roasted red peppers
- 1 1/2 cups chopped English cucumber
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 cup chopped Roma tomatoes
- 1/3 cup chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped mint
- 4 ounces feta crumbles
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons agave
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils thoroughly under cold water.
- Add the lentils and water to a pot.
- Bring the water to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce the heat and simmer the lentils until tender.
- Drain excess water and let the lentils cool for 15 minutes.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, agave, Dijon mustard, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Combine lentils, vegetables, herbs, feta, and dressing.
- Toss gently and adjust seasoning before serving.
Notes
- Allow the salad to chill before serving for deeper flavor.
- Do not overcook the lentils to keep the texture firm.
- Stir gently before serving leftovers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 237
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 261mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 17mg