Mediterranean Lentil Salad

Mediterranean  Lentil Salad

YIELD

6-8 people

TIME

35 minutes

This Mediterranean Lentil Salad is packed with protein rich lentils, vegetables, feta cheese, olives and fresh herbs with a light lemony dressing.  This healthy salad  works perfectly as a side dish to a meal or even as lunch with pita bread and hummus.

IS A LENTIL SALAD HEALTHY?

Lentils are often overlooked even though they are an inexpensive way of getting a wide range of nutrients.  They are packed with B vitamins, magnesium, zinc and potassium.

Ingredients

Uncooked french, black or green lentils Kalamata olives Roasted red peppers Small red onion Sherry tomatoes Red bell pepper English cucumber Crumbled feta cheese Fresh mint Fresh parsley

Ingredients

How To Make  Mediterranean Lentil Salad

STEP ONE:

Cook the lentils according to the package. Drain and set aside to cool.

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STEP TWO:

In a large bowl mix together the lentils, olives, roasted red peppers, red onion, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumber, feta cheese, mint, parsley and green onions.

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