Description
Greek Lentil Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that captures the essence of Mediterranean cuisine. Bursting with colorful ingredients, this refreshing salad features earthy lentils mixed with crisp cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, and tangy feta cheese, all drizzled in a zesty lemon vinaigrette. Perfect as a main course or side dish, it brings both flavor and health to your dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup brown or green lentils
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse lentils under cold water until clear. In a pot, combine lentils with 3 cups of water or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes until tender but firm. Drain and let cool.
- While lentils cook, chop the cucumber and halve the cherry tomatoes. Thinly slice the red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled lentils, chopped veggies, feta cheese (if using), and parsley. Drizzle dressing over the mixture.
- Toss gently until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg