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Lentil Salad with Cherry Tomatoes Cucumber Feta and Lemon Dressing

Bright and Refreshing Lentil Salad with Cherry Tomatoes Cucumber Feta and Lemon Dressing

A colorful Lentil Salad with Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumber, Feta, and Lemon Dressing that highlights fresh, wholesome ingredients for a delightful meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup dried lentils or canned lentils
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 medium cucumber diced
  • ¾ cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1 small red onion finely sliced
  • ½ cup olives sliced
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley
For the Dressing
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil high-quality
  • 1 medium fresh lemon juice from one lemon
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic freshly grated
  • ½ teaspoon cumin optional
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Rinse the lentils under cold water and cook in a pot with water until tender, about 20-25 minutes.
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  2. Wash and dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and finely slice the red onion.
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  3. In a large bowl, combine the chopped vegetables with olives and feta cheese.
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  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, and grated garlic, seasoning with salt and pepper.
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  5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
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  6. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Taste the dressing before mixing. Customize with seasonal vegetables for variety.

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