Nutrition
1/2 cup serving, 500 calories or less, 7g+ protein
Prep Time20minutes
Cook Time30minutes
Total Time50minutes
Servings4servings
Ingredients
2cupsvegetable broth
2/3cuplentils, greendried
1smallcucumberdiced (1 small cucumber is about 2 cups)
1cuptomatoescherry; halved
1/2cupoliveskalamata; halved, pitted
1smallonionred; diced (1 small onion is about 1 cup)
2tbspdillfresh; minced
1/4cupparsleyfresh; minced
1/2cupfeta cheesecrumbled (optional, leave out to make vegan or dairy free)
1/4cupolive oilextra virgin
1/4cupred wine vinegar
1tsporeganodried
1/2tspsalt
1/2tsppepperblack
1tbsplemon juice(about 1/2 a lemon)
Instructions
In a medium size saucepan, combine the broth and lentils over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, reduce to low, cover, and simmer until the lentils are tender and the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and cool completely.
Once lentils are cool, combine with cucumber, tomatoes, olives, onion, dill, parsley, and feta (if using) in a large bowl. Toss to combine.
In a small jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the olive oil, vinegar, oregano, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Close and shake until well-combined.
Pour dressing over the lentil mixture, and toss to coat. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for at least an hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Recipe Notes
The feta adds a rich, savory taste to the salad, but if you’re dairy-free, you can leave it out and still have a delicious salad.