Lentil Salad

• For 4 people
• Preparation time : 30 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 2

Ingredients

• Lentil Salad
  • Green lentils : 1 cup
  • Cherry tomatoes : 1 cup
  • Cucumber : 1
  • Red onion : 1/4
  • Feta cheese : 1/2 cup cup
  • Fresh parsley : 1/4 cup cup
  • Lemon juice : 2 tablespoons
  • Olive oil : 2 tablespoons
  • Salt : 1/2 teaspoon teaspoon
  • Black pepper : 1/4 teaspoon teaspoon

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Steps

• Cook the lentils
• Rinse the lentils under cold water.
• In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
• Add the lentils to the boiling water and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until tender.
• Drain the cooked lentils and set aside to cool.
• Prepare the vegetables
• Cut the cherry tomatoes in half.
• Dice the cucumber and red onion.
• Chop the fresh parsley.
• Assemble the salad
• In a large bowl, combine the cooked lentils, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, and fresh parsley.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
• Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
• Serve and enjoy
• Transfer the lentil salad to a serving dish.
• Serve chilled or at room temperature.
• Enjoy as a light and healthy meal or as a side dish.

Tips

• You can add other vegetables like bell peppers or carrots to the salad for extra flavor and color.
• If you prefer a vegan version, you can omit the feta cheese or substitute it with vegan cheese.

Information

• Lentils are a great source of protein and fiber, making this salad a nutritious and filling option.
• This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Just add the dressing right before serving.