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Lentil Salad Recipe
Amy

Lentil Salad

This vibrant lentil salad is a celebration of textures and flavors, ready in just 40 minutes. Tender lentils mingle with crisp vegetables, creating a satisfying bite in every forkful.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 3 garlic cloves, grated
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, or za'atar
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Freshly ground black pepper
For the Salad
  • 2 1/2 cups cooked French green lentils, from 1 cup uncooked
  • 3 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced into half-moons
  • 3/4 cup yellow grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 4 lacinato kale leaves, stemmed, leaves torn
  • 4 red radishes, thinly sliced
  • Heaping 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • Heaping 1/2 cup green olives, pitted and halved
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves

Method
 

  1. Make the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, mustard, Italian seasoning, salt, cumin, and several grinds of pepper.
  2. Assemble the salad: Add the lentils, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, kale, radishes, feta, and olives to the bowl with the dressing and toss to coat. Add the parsley and mint and toss again. Season to taste and serve.
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