Mediterranean Lentil salad with bulgur or quinoa

Name: Mediterranean Lentil salad with bulgur or quinoa
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 cup dried brown lentils (small size); 1 cup bulgur wheat (medium grain or quinoa, see note#3); 1 large tomato (diced); 1 persian cucumber (diced); 1 sweet red pepper (diced); 4 tablespoons sliced olives (or capers); 1/2 bunch parsley (chopped ); 1 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil (or more to taste); 3 tablespoons lemon juice (or more to taste); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

This Mediterranean lentil salad with bulgur or quinoa is ready in under 30 minutes. Whether you're vegan or just craving a healthy satisfying way to prepare lentils, this one's about to be your new go-to. Use quinoa for a gluten-free alternative.

Updated at: Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:04:07 GMT