The Best Mediterranean Lentil Salad
A fresh and healthy Mediterranean lentil salad made with vegetables, herbs, and a zesty lemon dressing.
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Mixing bowls
- Knife
- Cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry green lentils
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup cucumber diced
- 0.25 cup red onion finely chopped
- 0.33 cup Kalamata olives sliced
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 0.25 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice fresh
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 0.5 tsp dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cook lentils in water until tender, then drain and cool.
- Prepare vegetables and herbs while lentils cool.
- Combine lentils, vegetables, olives, and herbs in a large bowl.
- Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss gently.
- Top with feta cheese before serving.
Notes
Tastes even better after chilling for 30 minutes.