Mediterranean Lentil Salad
A vibrant, protein-packed salad with tender lentils, fresh vegetables, and a zesty lemon vinaigrette.
⏱ 25 minServes 4Mediterranean
Ingredients
- •1 cup dry brown lentils
- •2.5 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- •1 medium red onion, finely diced
- •1 cucumber, diced
- •1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- •1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- •1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- •3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- •2 tablespoons lemon juice
- •1 clove garlic, minced
- •to taste salt and black pepper
Directions
- 1Rinse lentils and bring to a boil in broth. Reduce heat and simmer for 18-20 minutes until tender but not mushy. Drain and let cool.
- 2In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- 3Add cooled lentils to the dressing and toss gently.
- 4Fold in red onion, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and fresh parsley.
- 5Top with crumbled feta cheese and adjust seasoning. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
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