Greek Lentil Salad
This Greek Lentil Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish packed with lentils, fresh vegetables, and a delicious dressing.
Equipment
- bowl
Ingredients
- 400 grams brown lentils (from a can)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes sliced in half
- 1 cup cucumber peeled and sliced into even pieces (use a medium to small cucumber or half a large one)
- ½ cup roasted red peppers thinly sliced (from a jar or the deli)
- ¼ cup red onion chopped into small even pieces
- ¼ cup Kalamata olives sliced in half
- ¼ cup green olives sliced in half
- ½ cup feta cheese sliced into even cubes or crumbled
- ¼ cup parsley fresh, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon mint fresh, finely chopped
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil for dressing
- 1 lemon juice for dressing
- 1 pinch salt for seasoning
- 1 pinch pepper for seasoning
Instructions
- Prepare your dressing by whisking the olive oil, lemon juice and seasonings. Set aside.
- Rinse the canned lentils to remove any of the juices. Drain well and place in a large bowl.
- Chop the fresh vegetables into even chunks and finely chop the fresh herbs.
- Add the vegetables, fresh herbs and cheese to the bowl and the lentils.
- Pour the dressing over the Greek lentil salad.
- Stir everything until well combined and serve.
Notes
If using packaged lentils, clean them before using them and ensure not to overcook. Make the dressing ahead of time and store it in the fridge. Mix all ingredients except feta and dressing for meal prep.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serveCalories: 574kcalCarbohydrates: 68gProtein: 30gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 1000mgFiber: 18gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 4mg
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