Mediterranean Lentil Salad

This healthy, filling Mediterranean Lentil Salad is perfect for lunch or a side dish!

I feel like I’ve been sharing more sweets and rich foods than usual lately, so I had to break things up with this delicious and healthy Mediterranean Lentil Salad!

This salad is perfect for a healthy holiday side or a delicious potluck dish.  I absolutely love side dishes that are filling enough to be meals, in case you can’t eat anything else at the party.

My current diet isn’t quite as restrictive as it used to be, but I remember the days when I would go to a party and the only thing I could eat was the dish I had brought.  I learned to always bring a filling salad that could also be my dinner.

This Mediterranean Lentil Salad is just that.  It’s packed with lentils, lots of vegetables, creamy feta cheese and then topped off with a zippy dressing.  As filling as it is, it’s also light and healthy.

I’ve also been eating it for lunches all week, so it’s great for meal prep too!

Can you guys believe that Christmas is just a week away?!  Which means that it’s almost 2018, eek! The time is going by way too quickly, but I also love January and all the new beginnings it brings 🙂

Mediterranean Lentil Salad

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• Author: She Likes Food
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Yield: 6-8 1x

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A delicious and filling salad that’s packed with vegetables!  Great for a side dish or lunch!

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Ingredients

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• 2 cups French lentils, or brown lentils
• 1 cup julienned lacinato kale
• 3/4 cup diced roasted red peppers
• 3/4 cup diced sun-dried tomatoes
• 3/4 cup diced cucumber
• 3/4 cup diced kalamata olives
• 1/3 cup diced red onion
• 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• Lemon juice and zest, optional

Dressing:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon pure maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and black pepper to taste

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Instructions

1. Rinse the lentils and place them in a large pot.  Cover with about 6 cups of water and season with a pinch of salt.  Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook until lentils are tender, about 20 minutes.  Drain any excess water off, if necessary.
2. Add the dressing ingredients to a large bowl and whisk until combined.  Add the lentils and the remaining ingredients and mix.  Salad can be served immediately or refrigerated up to 3 days.

Notes

If you like lemon, I’d recommend adding some lemon zest and a big squeeze of lemon juice before serving 🙂

• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins
• Category: Salad, Gluten Free, Vegetarian

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