Mediterranean Lentil Salad
This Mediterranean Lentil Salad combines lentils with fresh vegetables and a zesty lemon-dijon dressing for a nutritious and delicious meal.
Equipment
- large skillet
- small bowl
- large bowl
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 8 oz. green beans trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup diced red onion
- ¼ tsp. kosher salt
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
Lentils and Cheese
- 2 (15-oz.) cans lentils drained and rinsed (or 3 cups cooked brown or green lentils)
- ¾ cup crumbled feta cheese divided
Lemon-Dijon Dressing
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp. ground cumin (or ground coriander)
- ¼ tsp. kosher salt
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
- ⅓ cup fresh dill finely chopped
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Heat 2 Tbsp. olive oil in a large skillet over medium. Once hot, add bell pepper, green beans, and red onion. Cook for 7 to 9 minutes, until tender. Season with ¼ tsp. salt and black pepper; transfer to a bowl to slightly cool.
- In a small bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, cumin, salt and pepper; whisk to combine. Stir in fresh dill.
- Place lentils in a large bowl. Add sautéed veggies, dressing, and ½ cup feta; toss well to combine. Garnish with remaining ¼ cup feta and extra fresh dill, if desired. Serve warm, chilled, or closer to room temperature.
Notes
Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days. Add a drizzle of olive oil and/or spritz of fresh lemon juice to help rehydrate the salad.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 13gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 425mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5g
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