Greek Lentil Salad Recipe

Name: Greek Lentil Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup French green lentils, rinsed and drained; 1/4 small onion; 2 bay leaves; 1 large shallot, finely chopped ( 1/4 cup); 2 Tbs. lemon juice; 1 small cucumber, diced (1 cup); 2 medium tomatoes, diced (1 cup); 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint; 1 Tbs. olive oil; 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Servings: persons

1 cup French green lentils, rinsed and drained
1/4 small onion
2 bay leaves
1 large shallot, finely chopped ( 1/4 cup)
2 Tbs. lemon juice
1 small cucumber, diced (1 cup)
2 medium tomatoes, diced (1 cup)
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1 Tbs. olive oil
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

1
Place lentils, onion, bay leaves, and 6 cups water in large saucepan; bring to a boil.
2
Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook 25 to 30 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
3
Drain, remove onion and bay leaves, and cool.
4
Stir together shallot and lemon juice in large bowl.
5
Add lentils, cucumber, tomatoes, mint, and oil; stir to combine.
6
Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
7
Chill 1 hour, or overnight.
8
Serve topped with feta.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup French green lentils, rinsed and drained, 1/4 small onion, 2 bay leaves, 1 large shallot, finely chopped ( 1/4 cup), and more.

Yes, Greek 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.

Greek Lentil Salad

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