Mediterranean Lentil Salad
A wholesome Mediterranean lentil salad with fresh vegetables, herbs, feta cheese, and a bright lemon vinaigrette.
Prep Time
15 mins min
Cook Time
25 mins min
Total Time
40 min
Servings
4
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried green lentils
- 1 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1 ¼ red onion, finely chopped
- 1 ½ cup chopped parsley
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
- 1 ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 ½ tsp ground cumin
- 1 Salt to taste
- 1 Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the lentils thoroughly.
- 2
Cook the lentils in lightly salted water until tender but not mushy, about 20–25 minutes.
- 3
Drain the lentils and allow them to cool completely.
- 4
Dice the cucumber and tomatoes.
- 5
Finely chop the red onion, parsley, and mint.
- 6
Combine the cooled lentils and vegetables in a large bowl.
- 7
Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- 8
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently.
- 9
Fold in the feta cheese.
- 10
Refrigerate for 20 minutes before serving for the best flavor.
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