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LENTIL SALAD Recipe

LENTIL SALAD Recipe


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  • Author: Patricia
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A refreshing and nutritious Lentil Salad recipe that is easy to make and bursting with flavors. This salad is perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish for dinner.


Ingredients

Lentil Salad:

  • 2 cans (15 oz each) (2 cans (240 g net each)) lentils green, black, brown / sub 3 cups cooked lentils / or 1 cup dried boiled in 4 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt as per package instructions.
  • 2 cups (250 g) cherry tomatoes ½ pound, quartered
  • 1½ cups (150 g) cucumber 1 medium, diced
  • ½ (½) red onion thinly sliced or diced
  • ⅓ cup (45 g) olives Kalamata or Taggiasche
  • 3 tbsp (15 g) parsley chopped (sub 1 tsp dried oregano)
  • 3½ ounces (100 g) feta cheese or non-dairy feta, crumbled

Dressing:

  • 3 tbsp (3 tbsp) extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp (2 tbsp) lemon juice fresh
  • 1 tbsp (1 tbsp) Dijon mustard sub American
  • 1 clove (1) garlic grated
  • ½ tsp (½ tsp) cumin optional
  • 1 tsp (1 tsp) salt or more to taste
  • ⅛ tsp (⅛ tsp) black pepper

Instructions

  1. If using canned lentils: Drain and rinse 2 cans (15 oz each) lentils and add them to a large bowl.
  2. If using dried lentils: Rinse 1 cup of dried lentils, add them to a pot with 4 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt and simmer gently as per package instructions or until tender. Drain and add to a large bowl.
  3. Make the Salad: To the same bowl, add 2 cups cherry tomatoes (quartered), 1½ cups cucumber (diced), ½ red onion (thinly sliced), ⅓ cup olives, 3½ ounces feta cheese, and 3 tbsp parsley (chopped).
  4. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 clove garlic (grated), ½ tsp cumin, 1 tsp salt, and ⅛ tsp black pepper.
  5. Pour dressing over salad and toss until well combined. Taste and adjust for salt before serving.

Notes

  • This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • Feel free to customize the salad by adding your favorite vegetables or herbs.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg