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}; Add crushed red pepper for extra spice

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:15min

This Mediterranean Lentil Salad is packed with protein rich lentils, vegetables, feta cheese, olives and fresh herbs with a light lemony dressing. This healthy salad works perfectly as a side dish to a meal or even as lunch with pita bread and hummus.

Updated at: Sat, 23 Nov 2024 09:02:54 GMT