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Published by : Feb 01 2024 Posted by : NVIH

Lemon Lentil Salad with Feta

Don’t know what to make for lunch or dinner? Here is a quick and easy, low calorie/high fiber recipe. This will be a staple on your table for lunch or dinner — healthy and fresh!

Enjoy! 

 

Ingredients 

  • ⅓ cup lemon juice 
  • ⅓ cup chopped fresh dill 
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 
  • ¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste 
  • ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil 
  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste 
  • 2 15-ounce cans lentils, rinsed, or 3 cups cooked brown or green lentils 
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese, (about 4 ounces) 
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and diced (about 1 cup) 
  • 1 cup diced seedless cucumber 
  • ½ cup finely chopped red onion 

Directions 

  1. Whisk lemon juice, dill, mustard, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Add lentils, feta, bell pepper, cucumber and onion; toss to coat.   

 

Make Ahead Tip: The salad will keep, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 8 hours. 

 

Lemony Lentil Salad with Feta (eatingwell.com) 

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