Gluten-Free Fresh Mediterranean Lentil Salad
Elevate your mealtime with this Gluten-Free Fresh Mediterranean Lentil Salad—an irresistible blend of vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients that’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep. Packed with protein-rich green lentils, crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a medley of colorful veggies, this salad is a nutritional powerhouse that’s as delicious as it is healthy. The tangy dressing, made with extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and aromatic cumin, ties everything together beautifully, while kalamata olives and optional feta cheese add rich Mediterranean flair. Ready in just 40 minutes, this gluten-free dish is ideal for those seeking a fresh, flavorful, and easy recipe. Serve chilled or at room temperature and savor every nourishing bite! Keywords: gluten-free lentil salad, Mediterranean fresh salad, healthy lentil recipe, easy salad recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup green lentils
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 0.5 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the lentils under cold water to remove any dust or debris.
In a medium saucepan, combine the lentils and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes until lentils are tender but not mushy.
Drain the cooked lentils and let them cool to room temperature.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked lentils, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, kalamata olives, and parsley. Toss gently to mix.
In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the lentil mixture and toss until all ingredients are well coated.
Optionally, add the crumbled feta cheese and gently mix again.
Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled or at room temperature for an added burst of freshness!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1463 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 110.3 g | 141% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.6 g | 148% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 5681 mg | 247% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 90.0 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.6 g | 113% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.6 g | ||
| Protein | 44.9 g | 90% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1004 mg | 77% | |
| Iron | 16.9 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 2534 mg | 54% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
