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Greek Lentil Salad

Greek Lentil Salad

A nutritious and quick Greek Lentil Salad combined with flavorful ingredients, perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Greek
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • whisk

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients

  • 400 grams brown lentils (from a can)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes sliced in half
  • 1 cup cucumber peeled and sliced into even pieces
  • ½ cup roasted red peppers thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup red onion chopped into small even pieces
  • ¼ cup Kalamata olives sliced in half
  • ¼ cup green olives sliced in half
  • ½ cup feta cheese sliced into even cubes or crumbled
  • ¼ cup parsley fresh, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon mint fresh, finely chopped

Dressing Ingredients

  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lemon juice
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch pepper

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Prepare your dressing by whisking the olive oil, lemon juice and seasonings. Set aside.
  • Rinse the canned lentils to remove any of the juices. Drain well and place in a large bowl.
  • Chop the fresh vegetables into even chunks and finely chop the fresh herbs.
  • Add the vegetables, fresh herbs and cheese to the bowl with the lentils.
  • Pour the dressing over the Greek lentil salad.
  • Stir everything until well combined and serve.

Notes

This salad can be served immediately or chilled in the refrigerator for a more refreshing meal.

Nutrition

Serving: 1salad servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg
Keyword fresh ingredients, Greek Lentil Salad, healthy, quick meal, simple recipe, Vegetarian
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