Description
A refreshing and healthy lentil salad with Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup brown or green lentils, rinsed
- 3 cups water
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine lentils, water, and bay leaf in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until lentils are tender. Drain and discard bay leaf. Let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled lentils, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and parsley.
- If using, add feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the lentil mixture and toss to combine.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For a vegan version, omit the feta cheese.
- You can add other vegetables like cherry tomatoes or Kalamata olives.
- This salad keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Mediterranean lentil salad, healthy salad, vegetarian salad, easy lentil recipe, fresh vegetables, protein-rich salad