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Orange Lentil Greek Salad

With sliced oranges, pears, fresh mint and green lentils, this Orange Lentil Greek Salad is a modern and fruity twist on the salad classic. Tossed with a zesty Mediterranean Orange Dressing, this healthy salad makes for a filling main course. Skip the feta to make this a vegan salad.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 399 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the lentils:
  • 1/2 cup lentils green lentils or any kind you like
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the salad:
  • 3 cups spring mix
  • 2 oranges sliced
  • 1 red onion sliced
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 1 pear sliced
  • 2/3 cups kalamata olives pitted
  • 1 cup cucumbers sliced
  • 1/4 cup mint chopped
  • 1/3 cup feta cheese in cubes, (optional, omit if vegan)
For the dressing:
  • 2 tablespoons pitted olives
  • 1 tablespoon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon  dried oregano
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons orange marmalade
  • 1/4 cup olive oil

Notes

  • For meal prep, you can make a large batch of this Orange Lentil Greek Salad, and dress only the portion you need each day.
  •  Store the dressing in an airtight container in your fridge for up to a month.
  • The plain salad keeps in the fridge in a sealed container for 3 days.
  • If you’re wondering what’s the perfect way to cook lentils, you can read about it in this Mexican style lentil detox salad. One tip: Never salt your beans/lentils/chickpeas before they’re completely cooked.