Lentil Salad
  1. If using canned lentils – Drain and rinse 2 cans (15 oz each) lentils and add them to a large bowl. If using dried lentils – Rinse 1 cup of dried lentils, add them to a pot with 4 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt and simmer gently as per package instructions or until tender. Drain and add to a large bowl.

  2. Make the Salad – To the same bowl, add 2 cups cherry tomatoes (quartered), 1½ cups cucumber (diced), ½ red onion (thinly sliced), ⅓ cup olives, 3½ ounces feta cheese, and 3 tbsp parsley (chopped).

  3. Make the Dressing – In a small bowl, whisk 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 clove garlic (grated), ½ tsp cumin, 1 tsp salt, and ⅛ tsp black pepper.

  4. Pour dressing over salad and toss until well combined. Taste and adjust for salt before serving.

Course🍚Side Dish

Diets🥕Vegetarian...

Category🥗Salad

CuisineMediterranean

Occasions📆Everyday🏞️Picnic🍲Potluck

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyVery Easy ⏰ 10m

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