Lentil Salad with Feta Cheese

This vibrant and hearty Lentil Salad with Feta Cheese is a perfect fusion of wholesome ingredients and Mediterranean flavors! Featuring protein-packed green or brown lentils, crisp cucumber, sweet cherry tomatoes, and tangy crumbled feta, this salad is as delicious as it is nutritious. Enhanced with fresh parsley and a zesty homemade dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, and a hint of garlic, it’s a refreshing dish that’s light yet satisfying. Ready in just under an hour, this lentil salad makes an excellent side dish or a complete vegetarian meal. Plus, it's easy to prepare in advance, making it ideal for meal prep or entertaining. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a flavor-packed addition to your dining table!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Green or brown lentils
• 3 cups Water
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 0.25 cup Red onion
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Cumin powder (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the lentils thoroughly under cold water. Drain and transfer them to a medium saucepan.

Step 2

Add 3 cups of water and 0.5 teaspoon of salt to the saucepan with the lentils. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 20-30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender but not mushy. Drain and set aside to cool to room temperature.

Step 4

While the lentils are cooling, chop the cucumber into small bite-sized pieces, halve the cherry tomatoes, and finely dice the red onion.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, ground black pepper, and cumin powder (if using) to create the dressing.

Step 6

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked lentils, chopped cucumber, cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and fresh parsley.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.

Step 9

Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, or serve immediately at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1568.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1039.4

Total Fat 70.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 23.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 100mg	0%
Sodium 2520.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 69.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.6g	0%
Total Sugars 16.2g
Protein 40.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 853.5mg	0%
Iron 13.1mg	0%
Potassium 2133.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.0%

Protein: 15.1%

Carbs: 25.9%