MEDITERRANEAN LENTIL SALAD WITH LEMON-THYME VINAIGRETTE

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Mediterranean Lentil Salad With Lemon-Thyme Vinaigrette image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, salads and dressings, side dish

Time 30m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup lentils
5 cups water
1 tomato, cored and chopped
1/2 cup oil-cured black olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 stalks celery, trimmed, peeled and thinly sliced
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 large cloves garlic, peeled and minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • To make the salad, combine the lentils and water in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until tender but not mushy, about 20 minutes. Drain, place in a large bowl and let cool. Toss the tomato, olives, feta and celery with the lentils.
  • To make the vinaigrette, whisk together the lemon juice, garlic and thyme in a medium bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil. Whisk in the salt and pepper. Toss the vinaigrette with the salad and season to taste. Divide among 4 plates, garnish with chopped parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 338, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 1067 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

Mounir Ayoub
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Yum!


Winifred Harper
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious salad. I love the combination of flavors and textures. It's a perfect meal for a summer picnic or potluck.


Faith Mkhize
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This salad is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the combination of lentils, roasted vegetables, and feta cheese. It's a perfect meal for a busy weeknight.


Enock Sitambuli
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this salad. The lentils are a great source of protein and the vegetables are so fresh and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Andreas Ardent
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious salad. I love the combination of flavors and textures. It's a perfect meal for a summer picnic or potluck.


Leigha Waites
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This salad is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the combination of lentils, roasted vegetables, and feta cheese. It's a perfect meal for a busy weeknight.


Abdo Ait
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this salad. The lentils are a great source of protein and the vegetables are so fresh and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Uzair Aslam
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious salad. I love the combination of flavors and textures. It's a perfect meal for a summer picnic or potluck.


Muhammad Ansari
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This salad is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the combination of lentils, roasted vegetables, and feta cheese. It's a perfect meal for a busy weeknight.


Lola Tma
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this salad. The lentils are a great source of protein and the vegetables are so fresh and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Anwet AliOk
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious salad. I love the combination of flavors and textures. It's a perfect meal for a summer picnic or potluck.


Sara Langa
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This salad is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the combination of lentils, roasted vegetables, and feta cheese. It's a perfect meal for a busy weeknight.


Gerard Mitchell
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this salad. The lentils are a great source of protein and the vegetables are so fresh and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Alani Palomo
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious salad. I love the combination of flavors and textures. It's a perfect meal for a summer picnic or potluck.


Rohaan Hussain
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I'm always looking for new and exciting salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The lentils add a nice hearty texture and the lemon-thyme vinaigrette is so flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


THUNDERPICKLE07
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This salad is easy to make and packed with flavor. I love the combination of lentils, roasted vegetables, and feta cheese. It's a perfect meal for a busy weeknight.


Aman Ray
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavors and how refreshing it was.


Tara Sheton
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and satisfying lunch or dinner. I love the fresh flavors and the lentils are a great source of protein.


Masho Edao
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I'm not a huge fan of lentils, but this salad changed my mind. The combination of flavors and textures is amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.


Fatemeh rahimi
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This salad is a flavor explosion! The lentils are perfectly cooked and the lemon-thyme vinaigrette is incredibly flavorful. I added some crumbled feta cheese and it took it to the next level. Definitely a keeper!