Mediterranean Lentil Salad
Light, flavorful and packed with good-for-you ingredients like lentils, cucumber, onions, tomatoes and bell peppers, this Mediterranean Lentil Salad is the perfect summer dish. Great for a light lunch or as a side dish paired with your favorite grilled protein.
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown lentils cooked according to package directions
- 1 English cucumber diced
- 1 small red onion finely chopped
- 1 cup grape tomatoes quartered
- ½ red bell pepper diced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
- ⅓ cup feta cheese crumbled
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 3 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons honey
Instructions
- Combine lentils, cucumber, onion, tomatoes, pepper, parsley, and feta cheese in large bowl.
- Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, mustard and honey in separate bowl or small mason jar.
- Drizzle dressing over salad and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Notes
- Chop veggies into dime-sized pieces or smaller so you can enjoy all the flavors in every bite.
- This salad is best when prepped 30 minutes or more ahead of time so that the flavors can marinate.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 206kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 9gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 204mgFiber: 6gSugar: 6g
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