Lentil Salad

This hearty salad is a keeper! Filled with green lentils, spinach, cucumber, and crumbled feta cheese, drizzled with smooth Italian dressing, lentil salad is the best way to put a boost of flavor and nutrition into your day.

Nutrition (1 serv.) Amount Nutrition (1 serv.) Amount
Calories 412 kcal Sugar 8 g
Carbs 54 g Cholesterol 8 mg
Protein 21 g Sodium 419 mg
Fat 14 g Fiber 23 g
Sugar 8 g
Cholesterol 8 mg
Sodium 419 mg
Fiber 23 g

Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 15 min Total Time: 25 min

https://therecipecritic.com/lentil-salad/

Ingredients

2 cups baby spinach

1 1/2 cups green lentils (cooked or canned)

1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

1 cup English cucumber, diced

1 cup grape tomatoes, halved (I used heirloom grape tomatoes)

1/4 cup feta cheese

3 tbsp olive oil

3 tbsp fresh lemon juice

1 tsp garlic minced

1 tbsp honey

1 tsp Italian seasoning

1/2 tsp kosher salt

1/4 tsp pepper

1/4 cup red onion, diced

Instructions

Step 1

If using canned lentils, drain and set aside. If using raw lentils, cook according to directions. Drain and set aside lentils to cool.

Step 2

To prepare the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, honey, seasonings, salt, and pepper. Set aside.

Step 3

To assemble the salad, add all the salad ingredients to a large bowl.

Step 4

Toss with the dressing and enjoy!