Lentil Salad
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 to 6
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Course
Main Course, Salad
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Cuisine
American
Lentil Salad
Description
This lentil salad features a medley of textures and flavors: tender lentils offer earthiness while crisp cucumber, kale leaves, radishes, and red onion provide fresh, crunchy contrast. The dressing combines lemon juice and olive oil with grated garlic, Dijon mustard, Italian seasoning (or za'atar), cumin, salt, and freshly ground black pepper for a lively, herbaceous note that complements the vegetables and lentils.
Salty feta cheese and halved green olives contribute a briny tanginess that contrasts nicely with the fresh herbs and lemon dressing. Parsley and mint are incorporated last, adding bright herbal layers. This salad works well as a stand-alone light meal or a vibrant side dish. It provides a balance of plant-based proteins, veggies, and flavorful seasoning without complicated preparation.
Ingredients
Dressing
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup lemon juice fresh
- 3 garlic grated, cloves
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or za'atar
- 1 teaspoon salt sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon cumin ground
- black pepper freshly ground
For the Salad
- 2½ cups lentils from 1 cup uncooked, French green, cooked
- 3 cucumber thinly sliced into half-moons, Persian
- ¾ cup grape tomatoes halved, yellow
- ½ cup red onion diced
- 4 kale stemmed, leaves torn, lacinato leaves
- 4 radish thinly sliced, red
- Heaping ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
- Heaping ½ cup green olives pitted and halved
- ¼ cup parsley chopped, fresh
- ¼ cup mint leaf fresh
Instructions
- Make the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, mustard, Italian seasoning, salt, cumin, and several grinds of pepper.
- Assemble the salad: Add the lentils, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, kale, radishes, feta, and olives to the bowl with the dressing and toss to coat. Add the parsley and mint and toss again. Season to taste and serve.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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