Description
A colorful and healthy Mediterranean Lentil Salad with a refreshing lemon dill dressing, perfect as a main dish or side.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried green or brown lentils
- 3 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, chopped
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, halved
- 1/3 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils under cold water to remove any debris.
- Combine the lentils with the water or vegetable broth in a medium saucepan. Heat until boiling, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until just tender.
- Drain the lentils and allow them to cool.
- Chop the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes and olives, slice the onion, crumble the feta cheese, and chop the fresh dill.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, chopped dill, and maple syrup or honey. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked lentils, chopped vegetables, olives, feta, and dill.
- Pour the dressing over the lentil mixture and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
- Let the salad sit for 15 to 30 minutes for flavors to blend.
- Serve cold or at room temperature, garnishing with additional dill or lemon zest if desired.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days. Add a splash of olive oil or lemon juice if the salad seems dry after refrigeration.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg