Lentil Salad Recipe
Satisfying and flavorful, this lentil salad recipe with feta cheese, crisp veggies, and zesty red wine vinaigrette is perfect for meal prep. Make it ahead for healthy to-go lunches.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
For lentils:
- 1½ cups small green lentils (French or Puy lentils), rinsed and any debris removed
- 4 cups water
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
For dressing:
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
For salad:
- 1 English cucumber, chopped into bite-sized pieces (about 2 cups)
- 1 cup halved cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1 cup roughly chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring water, and ¾ teaspoon salt to a boil. Add rinsed lentils, cover, and reduce to simmer. Cook for 22 to 25 minutes or until just tender (don’t overcook). Drain well, and set aside to cool while you prep the rest of the salad.1½ cups small green lentils (French or Puy lentils), rinsed and any debris removed, 4 cups water, ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper. If desired, add chopped onion to marinate briefly in the dressing.¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper, ¼ cup diced red onion
- To the bowl with the dressing, add the cucumber, tomatoes, parsley, and onion if you haven't added it yet. Stir to combine. Fold in lentils, then the feta cheese.1 English cucumber, chopped into bite-sized pieces, 1 cup halved cherry or grape tomatoes, 1 cup roughly chopped fresh parsley, 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Taste and season the salad with salt and pepper, if desired. Enjoy immediately or keep covered in fridge for up to 4 days.
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Notes
- Yield: Makes about 8 servings as a side, 4 as a main.
- Lentils: Look for green lentils which may be called French or Puy lentils. Green lentils can vary; some are brownish green, others may be darker green with black speckles. Green lentils are firmer and hold their shape better when they are cooked, as compared to regular brown lentils.
- Cucumbers: English cucumbers are sometimes called greenhouse cucumbers. They have tender skins that are edible and often come wrapped in protective plastic. Persian cucumbers are similar. If you buy a regular cucumber, peel it, cut it in half, remove the large inedible seeds, and chop it.
- Recipe retested and revised 6/2025.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 592mg | Potassium: 511mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 925IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 141mg | Iron: 4mg
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