Mediterranean Lentil Salad
Looking for a tasty way to eat more lentils? This lentil salad packs Mediterranean flavors, great nutrients and rich ingredients.
Ingredients
- ½ cup Black or Brown Lentils
- 2 cup Water
- ½ tsp Garlic Powder
- ½ tsp Dried Thyme
- ½ tsp Salt
- 1 cup Cucumber diced
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes diced
- 6 Black Olives diced
- ¼ cup Red Onion finely diced
- ⅓ cup Fresh Parsley finely diced
- ½ cup Vegan Feta Crumbles
Dressing
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
- ½ tbsp Garlic minced
- ¼ tsp Black Pepper
- 2 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
- 1 tsp Dried Oregano
Instructions
- Bring water to boil then add lentils, garlic powder, thyme and salt. Cook it over a slightly low heat until the water is dissolved or lentils are cooked.
- Turn off the heat and let lentils cool down. Refrigerate for at least half hour.
- In a medium size mixing bowl add lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, black pepper, red wine vinegar and oregano. Mix well.
- Add the cucumber, tomatoes, olives, red onion, parsley, feta crumbles and cooked lentils. Mix well together.
- Serve chilled!
Notes
Note: Brown lentils can be used instead of black lentils. Use 1½ cups water if using brown lentils.