Lentil Salad with Feta Cheese
This vibrant and hearty Lentil Salad with Feta Cheese is a perfect fusion of wholesome ingredients and Mediterranean flavors! Featuring protein-packed green or brown lentils, crisp cucumber, sweet cherry tomatoes, and tangy crumbled feta, this salad is as delicious as it is nutritious. Enhanced with fresh parsley and a zesty homemade dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, and a hint of garlic, it’s a refreshing dish that’s light yet satisfying. Ready in just under an hour, this lentil salad makes an excellent side dish or a complete vegetarian meal. Plus, it's easy to prepare in advance, making it ideal for meal prep or entertaining. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a flavor-packed addition to your dining table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Green or brown lentils
- 3 cups Water
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Cumin powder (optional)
Instructions
Rinse the lentils thoroughly under cold water. Drain and transfer them to a medium saucepan.
Add 3 cups of water and 0.5 teaspoon of salt to the saucepan with the lentils. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 20-30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender but not mushy. Drain and set aside to cool to room temperature.
While the lentils are cooling, chop the cucumber into small bite-sized pieces, halve the cherry tomatoes, and finely dice the red onion.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, ground black pepper, and cumin powder (if using) to create the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked lentils, chopped cucumber, cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and fresh parsley.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, or serve immediately at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1039 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 70.0 g | 90% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.7 g | 118% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 2520 mg | 110% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.3 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.6 g | 77% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.2 g | ||
| Protein | 40.3 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 854 mg | 66% | |
| Iron | 13.1 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 2133 mg | 45% | |
*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.
