Description
Mediterranean lentil salad is a fresh, healthy dish made with tender lentils, vegetables, herbs, and a bright lemon dressing. It is simple, nourishing, and full of Mediterranean flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils
- 3 cups water
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cucumber
- ½ red onion
- ½ cup parsley
- 2 tbsp mint
- ¼ cup feta cheese
- ¼ cup olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp mustard
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Rinse lentils.
- Cook with water and bay leaf.
- Drain and cool.
- Prepare vegetables.
- Whisk dressing.
- Combine everything.
- Mix gently and rest.
- Serve fresh.
Notes
Do not overcook lentils. Add feta or olives for variation. Store in fridge up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: B
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 5mg