Lentil Salad Recipe

Name: Lentil Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp. (15) olive oil; 1 cup(250 mL) chopped onion; 1 tsp. (5) chopped garlic; 1 tsp(5 mL) chili flakes; 1-1/2 cup (375) green lentils; 3 cups(750 mL) water; 1 bay leaf; 2 slices lemon, about 1/2;(1.5 cm) thick; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1/4 cup (50) lemon juice; 1 tsp. (5) grated lemon rind; 1/2 cup (125) olive oil; 1 tbsp. (15) fresh oregano, chopped; 1/2 tsp. (2) dried; 5-1/4 oz. (150) feta cheese,crumbled; 1/2 cup (125) black olives, pitted and sliced; 2 tsp. (10) chopped fresh oregano; 1/2 tsp. (2) dried; 1/2 red pepper, finely diced; 1/2 yellow pepper, finely diced

Servings: persons

1 tbsp. (15) olive oil
1 cup(250 mL) chopped onion
1 tsp. (5) chopped garlic
1 tsp(5 mL) chili flakes
1-1/2 cup (375) green lentils
3 cups(750 mL) water
1 bay leaf
2 slices lemon, about 1/2;(1.5 cm) thick
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup (50) lemon juice
1 tsp. (5) grated lemon rind
1/2 cup (125) olive oil
1 tbsp. (15) fresh oregano, chopped
1/2 tsp. (2) dried
5-1/4 oz. (150) feta cheese,crumbled
1/2 cup (125) black olives, pitted and sliced
2 tsp. (10) chopped fresh oregano
1/2 tsp. (2) dried
1/2 red pepper, finely diced
1/2 yellow pepper, finely diced

1
Heat oil over medium heat in a pot.
2
Add onion and garlic, and sautE stirring for about 2 minutes or until fragrant.
3
Stir in chili flakes.
4
Add lentils and cook stirring until lentils are coated with the seasoning mixture.
5
Add water to cover, bay leaf and the lemon slices.
6
Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer for about 25 to 30 minutes or until the lentils are tender.
7
Add more water if necessary or drain off any excess water and remove the lemon slices and bay leaf.
8
Season well with salt and pepper.
9
Whisk together lemon juice and rind, olive oil and oregano.
10
Toss with warm lentils.
11
Cool and sprinkle with feta cheese, black olives, oregano and peppers.
12
Season again if needed.
13
Serve on a platter.

875

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tbsp. (15) olive oil, 1 cup(250 mL) chopped onion, 1 tsp. (5) chopped garlic, 1 tsp(5 mL) chili flakes, and more.

Yes, 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!

Lentil Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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