05/09/2026
Mediterranean Lentil Salad 🥗
Time: 25 min | Serves: 3-4
Ingredients:
- 1 cup green or brown lentils, rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
- Salt + black pepper to taste
Dressing:
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
-1 tsp dried oregano
- Pinch of salt + pepper
Instructions:
1. Cook lentils: Boil 1 cup lentils in 3 cups water for 15-18 min until tender but not mushy. Drain and let cool.
2. Make dressing: Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
3. Mix salad: In a big bowl add cooled lentils, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives, parsley and mint.
4. Toss: Pour dressing over and mix well.
5. Finish: Top with crumbled feta cheese. Garnish with extra mint leaves.
You can make this ahead and it tastes even better the next day 😊