Mediterranean Lentil Salad with Feta
Warm lentils tossed with crisp cucumber, creamy feta, and a bright lemon-olive oil dressing. Ready in 20 minutes—no cooking experience required.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 14g
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Ingredients
- 2 cans (15 oz each) canned lentils, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- ¾ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 whole lemon (juiced)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Drain and rinse the canned lentils in a fine-mesh strainer until water runs clear.
- 2
Dice the cucumber into bite-sized pieces and add to a large bowl.
- 3
Add the rinsed lentils and crumbled feta to the bowl.
- 4
Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- 5
Pour the dressing over the lentil mixture and toss gently until coated.
- 6
Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Tools you’ll need
- fine-mesh strainer
- large mixing bowl
- small mixing bowl
- whisk
- cutting board
- chef's knife
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