Description
This Favorite Lentil Salad is a delicious and nutritious Mediterranean-inspired dish that’s perfect for a light lunch or as a side. Packed with protein-rich lentils, fresh vegetables, and herbs, all tossed in a tangy vinaigrette, this salad is bursting with flavor and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dry green or brown lentils, rinsed
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving (optional)
Lentil Salad:
Salad Ingredients:
Dressing:
Instructions
- Cook Lentils: In a medium pot, combine lentils, water, bay leaf, and salt. Simmer until tender. Drain and cool.
- Prepare Salad: In a large bowl, combine lentils, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, feta, parsley, and dill.
- Make Dressing: Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Combine: Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to coat.
- Adjust and Serve: Adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately or chill before serving. Garnish with herbs and lemon wedges.
Notes
- This salad keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days, making it great for meal prep.
- Add chopped avocado or baby spinach for extra greens.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
