CREAMY LENTIL SALAD

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Although 'creamy' tells us it probably isn't healthy, these combined healthy ingredients provide a creamy texture that I just can't resist. After wanting to recreate a lentil salad I had from a local market, I realized I had made a salad more delicious than I had intended and it was nothing like I had been attempting to make. This salad is great as a side dish, a main salad, served on top of brown rice, or on top of a bed of lettuce.

Provided by mcress

Categories     Salad     Beans     Lentil Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups water, or as needed
½ cup dry lentils
1 cucumber, peeled and diced
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
¼ cup chopped cilantro
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, or more to taste
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese, or more to taste
1 tablespoon dried dill weed
1 teaspoon ground sea salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring water and lentils to a boil in a saucepan; cook until lentils are tender, 15 to 25 minutes. Drain and transfer cooked lentils to a large bowl.
  • Mix cucumber, yellow bell pepper, cilantro, olive oil, feta cheese, dill, sea salt, and black pepper into lentils until fully incorporated. Refrigerate until completely cooled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16.7 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Fat 17.8 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 625.3 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

Masmain
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I can't wait to try this salad! It looks so delicious.


David Dorantes
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic.


Azmir FF
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover lentils.


Samiullah Chamkani
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Ranjit Chaudhary
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Ghost M80x
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This salad is too creamy for my taste. I think I'll try it again with less mayonnaise.


Vibey
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my salad turned out bland. I think I might have forgotten to add the salt.


Srabon Mondal
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This salad is so creamy and flavorful. I love it!


Prince Maruf 71
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I love the addition of the feta and sun-dried tomatoes. They add a nice salty and tangy flavor to the salad.


Dominic Jones
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover lentils. It's also a great make-ahead dish, so it's perfect for busy weeknights.


Zahaire Walker
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I'm not a huge fan of lentils, but this salad changed my mind. It's so creamy and flavorful, I couldn't stop eating it!


Alice Christmas
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This salad is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that it's healthy and filling, too. I've already made it twice this week!


Naeem Lahori
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I even got asked for the recipe. It's a great make-ahead dish, so it's perfect for busy weeknights.


Doding media
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This lentil salad is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful, and the lentils are cooked perfectly. I love the addition of the feta and sun-dried tomatoes, which add a nice salty and tangy flavor. I will definitely be making this again!