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Mediterranean Lentil Salad

A refreshing and nutritious salad perfect for any meal.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup Lentils rinsed
  • 2 cups Water
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup Cucumber diced
  • ¼ cup Red Onion finely chopped
  • ¼ cup Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoon Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground
  • ¼ cup Feta Cheese crumbled
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh Parsley chopped

Instructions 

  1. 1. Rinse the lentils under cold water.
  2. 2. In a saucepan, combine lentils and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until lentils are tender. Drain and let cool.
  3. 3. In a mixing bowl, combine cooked lentils, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
  4. 4. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Pour over the lentil mixture and toss to coat.
  5. 5. Gently fold in feta cheese and parsley. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Healthy, Vegetarian
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