Lentil Feta Salad Recipe

Name: Lentil Feta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup almonds, slivered; 1 cup dry green lentils; 2 garlic cloves; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, finely chopped or 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 1/2 cups cucumbers, diced; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 cup red onion, diced; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; 3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Servings: persons

1/2 cup almonds, slivered
1 cup dry green lentils
2 garlic cloves
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh oregano, finely chopped or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups cucumbers, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup red onion, diced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled

1
In small dry skillet, toast almonds over medium heat, stirring often, until golden, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
2
Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Add lentils and garlic; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water; drain again. Discard garlic.
3
In large bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, oregano, salt and pepper. Add lentils, cucumber, tomatoes, onion and parsley; toss to coat. (Make-ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.).
4
Stir in almonds and all but 1/4 cup (50 mL) of the feta; sprinkle with remaining 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup almonds, slivered, 1 cup dry green lentils, 2 garlic cloves, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Lentil Feta 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.

Lentil Feta Salad

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