Description
A healthy and hearty Greek Lentil Salad with creamy feta, packed with protein and fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 cup lentils
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse lentils under cold water.
- Cook lentils in boiling water for 20-25 minutes until tender.
- Drain lentils and let them cool.
- In a large bowl, combine lentils, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and feta cheese. Toss together.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
For a vegan option, omit the feta and add some avocado for creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling and Mixing
- Cuisine: Greek