Minty Orzo Lentil And Feta Salad Recipe

Name: Minty Orzo Lentil And Feta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups orzo pasta; 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 3/4 cup dried brown lentils, rinsed and drained; 1/3 cup red wine vinegar; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and chopped; 1 1/2 cups crumbled feta cheese; 1 small red onion, diced; 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves; 1/2 cup chopped fresh dill; salt and pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups orzo pasta
6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3/4 cup dried brown lentils, rinsed and drained
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
1 1/2 cups crumbled feta cheese
1 small red onion, diced
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup chopped fresh dill
salt and pepper to taste

1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes; drain. Transfer pasta into a large bowl, and mix in 1 tablespoon olive oil; cover, and refrigerate until cool.
2
Place lentils into a small saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Cover, and simmer over low heat until lentils are tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool.
3
Combine the remaining olive oil, vinegar, and garlic in a small bowl.
4
Remove pasta from refrigerator; add lentils, oil mixture, olives, feta cheese, red onion, mint, and dill; stir until thoroughly blended. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups orzo pasta, 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided, 3/4 cup dried brown lentils, rinsed and drained, 1/3 cup red wine vinegar, and more.

Yes, Minty Orzo Lentil And Feta Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

Minty Orzo Lentil And Feta Salad

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