Green Lentil Salad with Feta and Vegetables
A fresh salad of tender cooked green lentils with feta, tomatoes, cucumber, and herbs, dressed with lemon juice and olive oil.
- Time
- 30 min
- Serving
- 469 kcal
- Ingredients
- ≈ $2.02
- Protein
- 26 g
Ingredients
- 1 Green lentilspack 450 g ≈ $2.40 70 g
- 2 Tomatoes≈ $4.67 per kg 100 g
- 3 Cucumbers≈ $3.67 per kg 80 g
- 4 Feta or brined cheesepack 200 g ≈ $3.00 40 g
- 5 Onions≈ $1.60 per kg 20 g
- 6 Parsleypack 50 g ≈ $1.50 6 g
- 7 Lemon≈ $4.70 per kg 15 g
- 8 Olive oil 10 ml
- 9 Salt 2 g
Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.
Method
Rinse the lentils, cover with 210 ml cold water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer for 20 minutes until tender and the grains break down. Drain and cool the lentils.
Cube the tomatoes2 and cucumber3 into 1 cm pieces, slice the onion5 into thin half-moons, and finely chop the parsley6.
In a bowl, combine the cooled lentils with the tomatoes2, cucumber3, onion5, and parsley6.
Dress with lemon7 juice and olive oil, season with salt, and gently toss.
Crumble the feta4 into 1 cm pieces, fold into the salad, and mix gently.
Let the salad sit for 10 minutes at room temperature to let the flavors meld, then serve.
Tips
- Why it works
- Cook lentils at a rolling boil first to prevent splitting; reduce heat to avoid burning. Pierce with a fork to check doneness. Lentils should be soft but not mushy.
- Substitutions
- Use cherry tomatoes (80g) instead of regular for easier dicing. Substitute feta with 40g of crumbled cottage cheese for a milder taste.
- Common mistakes
- Overcooking lentils turns them mushy; they’ll look glossy and lose shape. Taste one. If it falls apart, drain and rinse with cold water.
- Storing and reheating
- Keeps 3 days in the fridge; reheat by stirring with 1 tbsp water per portion in a microwave for 1 minute. Freeze without feta for 1 month.
- Serve with
- Pair with warm pita bread or a slice of crusty sourdough to soak up the dressing. Serve as a side to grilled fish for a balanced dinner.
In short
- Marked healthy: the planner picks it more often for the goals “lose weight” and “eat well”.
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