Mediterranean Lentil Salad
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This Mediterranean Lentil Salad is one of my go to recipes when I want something wholesome and satisfying without spending hours in the kitchen. Red lentils are packed with protein and fiber, making this dish incredibly filling while keeping you energized throughout the day. What I love most is that it comes together in just 45 minutes total, and honestly, most of that is just cooking the lentils. Everything else is simply chopping and tossing together. The combination of crisp vegetables, creamy feta, and briny olives creates such a vibrant flavor that feels fancy enough for guests but easy enough for a weeknight dinner. Trust me, once you make this, you'll find yourself returning to it again and again.
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Ingredients
- 200red lentils
- 150chickpeas
- 100 smallkalamata olives
- 120 smallfeta cheese(crumbled)
- 120 cannedartichoke hearts
- 120 thinly slicedred onion
- 120 thinly slicedcucumber
- 120 thinly slicedred bell pepper
- 120 mlextra virgin olive oil
- 60 mlred wine vinegar
- 8 gdried oregano
- 8 gsalt
- 4 gblack pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Rinse the lentils and chickpeas, then drain and set aside.
Tip: Make sure to rinse the lentils and chickpeas before cooking.
- 2
In a large saucepan, combine the lentils and chickpeas, 400ml of water, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Tip: Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
- 3
While the lentils are cooking, combine the Kalamata olives, feta cheese, artichoke hearts, cucumber, and red bell pepper in a large bowl.
Tip: These ingredients will be the base of the salad.
- 4
Once the lentils are cooked, drain and add them to the bowl with the other ingredients.
Tip: Add the red onion on top.
- 5
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar.
Tip: This dressing will add flavor and moisture to the salad.
- 6
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
Tip: Taste and adjust as needed.
- 7
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Tip: This will allow the flavors to meld together and intensify.
- 8
Serve chilled and enjoy!
Tip: This salad is perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.
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