Spring Greek Lentil Salad Recipe

Name: Spring Greek Lentil Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 stalks celery, finely chopped (1 cup); 1 cup green or brown lentils, picked over and rinsed; 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 cup diced cucumber; 1 cup chopped green onions; ⅓ cup chopped fresh dill; 1 small clove garlic, peeled; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper

Servings: persons

2 stalks celery, finely chopped (1 cup)
1 cup green or brown lentils, picked over and rinsed
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup diced cucumber
1 cup chopped green onions
⅓ cup chopped fresh dill
1 small clove garlic, peeled
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper

1
Place lentils in saucepan, and cover with water.
2
Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, partially covered, 25 to 30 minutes, or until lentils are tender but not mushy.
3
Drain.
4
To make Dressing: Place garlic clove on cutting board.
5
Sprinkle with salt.
6
Mash into paste with side of chef's knife.
7
Transfer to bowl.
8
Whisk in oil, lemon juice, and pepper.
9
To make Salad: Toss lentils in Dressing.
10
Cool to room temperature.
11
Stir in cherry tomatoes, cucumber, green onions, and dill.

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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: 2 stalks celery, finely chopped (1 cup), 1 cup green or brown lentils, picked over and rinsed, 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved, 1 cup diced cucumber, and more.

Yes, Spring 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.

Spring Greek Lentil Salad

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