Mediterranean Lentil Salad

You'll love this gorgeous Mediterranean lentil salad. It's full of plant-based protein, herbs, tangy feta, and a lemon garlic dressing. It's so delish and bursting with fresh and vibrant ingredients.

The recipe yields 2 large servings or 4 side servings.

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Course: Salad

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Keyword: Mediterranean lentil salad

Servings:

Calories: 364kcal

Author: Katia

Ingredients

1 cup (200 gr) dried lentils (puy, green, or brown) or 2 ½ cups cooked lentils
3 cups (720 ml) low sodium-vegetable broth or water
1 cup (200 grams) cherry tomatoes, cut into halves
3.5 oz (100 grams) Bell peppers (roasted, grilled or jarred)
2 oz (60 grams) feta cheese, crumbled
1 small red onion, finely sliced
¼ cup Fresh parsley, chopped
¼ cup Fresh cilantro, chopped

DRESSING

4 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoon lemon juice
1 small garlic clove, finely minced or pressed
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey (or ½ tsp sugar)
½ - ¾ teaspoon fine salt, or more to taste
⅛ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Cook the lentils: Combine the lentils in a saucepan with 3 cups of broth and bring to a boil. Then, reduce heat to medium-low, cover with a lid, and simmer until tender. Depending on the type of lentils used, start checking the doneness after 20 minutes. Do not overcook them. As soon as they're soft, drain and rinse them quickly.
Make the salad: Place the salad ingredients in a large serving bowl, including the lentils, which should still be slightly warm. If you use lentils in a can or pouch, I recommend heating them for one or two minutes, as when they're warm, they absorb the flavors and blend with the other ingredients better.
Make the dressing: Add the dressing ingredients to a screw-top glass jar. Start with ½ tsp of salt. Shake well until the dressing looks emulsified.
Combine and serve: Pour the dressing over the lentil salad and toss until well combined. Taste and make sure you are happy with the seasoning. Enjoy with crusty bread and an extra sprinkle of fresh herbs or feta on top.

Notes

Nutrition facts: The nutrition values are for one serving and are based on an online nutrition calculator. They are estimates only and should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice. Extra olive oil and parmesan cheese are not included. Please see my disclosure policies.

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