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Greek Lentil Salad

Greek Lentil Salad is the perfect side dish to any main dish! Loaded with fresh, delicious flavors, this yummy salad recipe is loaded with plant-based protein and complex carbohydrates.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 257 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked lentils
  • 1 small cucumber chopped (1.5 cups)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2/3 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes drained
  • 2/3 cup feta cheese crumbles
  • ½ cup fresh parsley chopped
Dressing:
  • 2 Tbsp avocado oil
  • zest of one lemon
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 small clove garlic minced
  • ½ tsp sea salt to taste
  • ¼ tsp black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Cook the lentils according to the package instructions in a large pot. Cook times vary depending on the type of lentils and the brand. Once the lentils are cooked, drain them into a colander or fine mesh strainer, run cold running water over them, and set them aside to cool to room temperature. You can also cook your lentils ahead of time and refrigerate them until you're ready to prepare the whole salad.
  2. Mix the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl or measuring cup and set aside until ready to use.
  3. Add all of the salad ingredients to a large bowl (cooked and cooled lentils, chopped cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, sun-dried tomatoes and feta cheese).
  4. Pour in the dressing and toss everything together until well-combined.
  5. Serve lentil salad with your main entrée and enjoy!

Notes

  • Store leftover lentil salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
  • This Greek Lentil Salad recipe is even more flavorful the next day and the following 2-3 days! For this reason, don't worry about making it a few days in advance.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Serving (of 4) Calories 257kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Cholesterol 17mg (6%) Sodium 693mg (29%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 8g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 257

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Serving (of 4)
Calories 257kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Sodium 693mg 29%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 8g 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.