Description
Mediterranean Lentil Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that brings the flavors of the Mediterranean right to your table. Packed with hearty lentils, crunchy vegetables, and crumbled feta, this refreshing salad is perfect for any occasion. Whether served as a main course or a side dish, its bright colors and zesty dressing are sure to impress family and friends while providing a wholesome meal option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse lentils under cold water. In a pot, combine lentils with 3 cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until tender but firm. Drain and let cool.
- While lentils cook, chop cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and bell pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- In a large bowl, mix cooled lentils with chopped vegetables. Pour dressing over them and toss gently.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta on top and lightly fold to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg