Garden Lentil Salad Recipe

Name: Garden Lentil Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups lentils (about 8 ounces); 20 small cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 cup chopped red onion; 1/2 cup chopped trimmed radishes; 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1/3 cup chopped pitted brine-cured black olive (such as Kalamata); 3 tablespoons drained capers; 8 tablespoons (about) olive oil; 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled; Chopped hard-boiled eggs

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups lentils (about 8 ounces)
20 small cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup chopped trimmed radishes
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/3 cup chopped pitted brine-cured black olive (such as Kalamata)
3 tablespoons drained capers
8 tablespoons (about) olive oil
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
Chopped hard-boiled eggs

1
Cook lentils in pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 20 minutes.
2
Drain well.
3
Place in large bowl.
4
Mix in tomatoes, onion, radishes, parsley, olives and capers.
5
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy medium skillet over medium heat.
6
Add pepper.
7
Saute until just tender, about 5 minutes.
8
Using slotted spoon, transfer to bowl with lentil mixture.
9
Pour oil from skillet into measuring cup.
10
Add enough additional oil to measure 1/2 cup.
11
Whisk in lemon juice.
12
Season with salt and pepper.
13
Add dressing to salad; toss to coat.
14
Mix in feta.
15
Transfer salad to serving bowl or platter.
16
Garnish with chopped hard-boiled eggs.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups lentils (about 8 ounces), 20 small cherry tomatoes, halved, 1 cup chopped red onion, 1/2 cup chopped trimmed radishes, and more.

Yes, Garden Lentil Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Garden Lentil Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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