MEDITERRANEAN LENTIL SALAD

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A light refreshing dressing lends a lemony lift to this Mediterranean mix of lentils, tomatoes, olives and feta cheese. "This good-for-you side taste terrific and goes together in a jiffy," says Melissa Nichols of Shorewood, Minnesota. "My family loves it served with homemade bread."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 cups water
1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes (about 4 medium)
3 celery ribs, chopped
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring water and lentils to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until tender. Rinse under cold water; drain. Place in a large bowl to cool. , Meanwhile, in a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the lemon juice, oil, garlic, sugar, thyme, salt and pepper; shake well. Add tomatoes, celery, cheese and olives to lentils; toss to combine. , Add dressing and gently toss to coat. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts :

Verse Flee
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This salad is a great way to meal prep for the week.


rich carlos
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This salad is very filling and satisfying.


Kelsie Howard
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


CHIBUZOR CYNTHIA
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic.


Tahidul Islam
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I'm not a huge fan of lentils, but this salad was actually really good.


Sadie Vadivelu
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover lentils.


sa On
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I love that this salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.


Rovisa Mandume
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This salad is perfect for meal prep. It holds up well in the refrigerator for several days.


Md Kobir Hossain
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Nagham Ayach
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of veggies. It's also very filling and satisfying.


Lindsey Speers
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I'm not a huge fan of lentils, but this salad was actually really good. The dressing is what really makes it.


Jeramy Milligan
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This salad was a bit too tangy for my taste, but I think that's because I used lemon juice instead of red wine vinegar.


Robert Pinnock
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I wasn't sure about this recipe at first, but I'm glad I tried it. The lentils and veggies are a great combination, and the dressing is perfect.


Lurd Dan comedy
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This is my new favorite lentil salad recipe. It's so easy to make and it's packed with flavor.


Andria S.
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I've made this salad several times and it's always delicious. It's a great way to use up leftover lentils.


nana salloum
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the combination of lentils, veggies, and dressing.


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