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Easy Mediterranean Lentil Salad

Easy Mediterranean Lentil Salad is a fresh, colorful dish made with tender lentils, crisp vegetables, parsley, and creamy feta tossed in a light lemon and olive oil dressing. It is healthy, satisfying, and perfect for quick lunches, simple dinners, or easy weekly meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Lentils
  • 1 cup dry brown or green lentils rinsed
  • 3 cups water
Salad Ingredients
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes chopped
  • 1/3 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
Lemon Olive Oil Dressing
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Medium Pot
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Rinse the lentils under cool water. Add them to a medium pot with 3 cups of water and bring to a gentle boil.
  2. Reduce the heat and simmer the lentils for 18–20 minutes until tender but not mushy.
  3. Drain the lentils and allow them to cool for about 10 minutes.
  4. Transfer the cooled lentils to a large mixing bowl and add cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
  6. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently mix until everything is evenly coated.
  7. Add the crumbled feta cheese and toss lightly so the cheese stays in small pieces.
  8. Refrigerate the salad for about 20 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add olives, roasted red peppers, or diced avocado. This salad also tastes great the next day as the dressing continues to soak into the lentils.