Description
Protein Packed Mediterranean Lentil Salad is a vibrant, healthy dish full of fresh vegetables, hearty lentils, and bold Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 small red onion
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Rinse and sort lentils, then cook them in a pot of water until tender but firm, about 20-25 minutes. Drain and let cool.
- Chop cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Chop the parsley and mint.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice and zest, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Combine lentils, chopped vegetables, olives, and herbs in a large bowl. Toss with dressing.
- Gently fold in crumbled feta cheese.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Perfect for meal prep
- Gluten-free
- Vegetarian
- Loaded with plant-based protein and fiber
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Protein Packed Mediterranean Lentil, Lentil Salad, Healthy Salad, Vegetarian Recipe