Description
This Mediterranean Lentil Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish packed with protein and flavor. Perfect for a light meal or as a side dish for a potluck or barbecue.
Ingredients
Scale
Lentil Salad:
- 1 cup dry green or brown lentils (rinsed)
- 3 cups water or low-sodium vegetable broth
Veggies:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cucumber (diced)
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives (sliced)
Additional:
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint (optional)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook Lentils: In a medium saucepan, combine lentils and water or broth. Simmer until tender.
- Prepare Salad: In a large bowl, mix lentils, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives, feta, parsley, and mint.
- Make Dressing: Combine olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Pour over salad.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to blend flavors. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Great for meal prep or a potluck side.
- Add grilled chicken or tuna for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
