Description
A refreshing and nutritious salad combining lentils, feta cheese, and fresh herbs, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon mustard (such as Dijon)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dry oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper or to taste
- 2 1/2 cups cooked brown lentils
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1/3 cup minced red onion
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1/3 cup chopped kalamata olives (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons torn mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons torn fresh dill
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper until evenly mixed. Set aside.
- Combine the cooked lentils, bell pepper, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, walnuts (if using), olives (if using), parsley, mint, and dill in a bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the lentil mixture and stir until evenly coated.
- Add the crumbled feta cheese and gently toss until evenly mixed.
Notes
For optimal flavor, let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 13g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 10mg