Mediterranean Lentil Salad

Name: Mediterranean Lentil Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked french (black or green lentils); 1/4 cup kalamata olives (halved {you will want to use pitted olives-you can use any olive of your choice}); 1/3 cup roasted red peppers (drained, chopped {try fire roasted for nice flavor}); 1/2 of a small red onion (diced); 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved); 1 red bell pepper (seeds removed, diced {or color of your choice}); 1/2 of an english cucumber (diced); 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese {optional or try goat cheese}; Handful of fresh mint (chopped); Handful of fresh parsley (chopped); 4 green onions (chopped); 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 lemon (juiced); 2 garlic cloves (minced); Salt and pepper to taste; Optional spices: 1 to 2 teaspoons of any spice you like {try sumac (za'atar or oregano})

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:15min

This Mediterranean Lentil Salad is full of bold flavors from tender lentils, juicy tomatoes, crisp vegetables, briny olives, feta cheese, and fresh herbs, all tossed in a light lemony dressing. Serve it as a flavorful side dish or enjoy it with pita bread and hummus for a satisfying lunch.

Updated at: Wed, 12 Nov 2025 08:25:12 GMT