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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
Green Lentil Salad with Feta and Vegetables

Ingredients

1
  1. 1 Green lentilspack 450 g ≈ $2.40 70 g
  2. 2 Tomatoes≈ $4.67 per kg 100 g
  3. 3 Cucumbers≈ $3.67 per kg 80 g
  4. 4 Feta or brined cheesepack 200 g ≈ $3.00 40 g
  5. 5 Onions≈ $1.60 per kg 20 g
  6. 6 Parsleypack 50 g ≈ $1.50 6 g
  7. 7 Lemon≈ $4.70 per kg 15 g
  8. 8 Olive oil 10 ml
  9. 9 Salt 2 g

Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.

Method

  1. 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.

  2. Cube the tomatoes2 and cucumber3 into 1 cm pieces, slice the onion5 into thin half-moons, and finely chop the parsley6.

  3. In a bowl, combine the cooled lentils with the tomatoes2, cucumber3, onion5, and parsley6.

  4. Dress with lemon7 juice and olive oil, season with salt, and gently toss.

  5. Crumble the feta4 into 1 cm pieces, fold into the salad, and mix gently.

  6. 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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