10 Minutes Cooking > Quick Salads > Vegetarian Salads > Lentil salad with mustard dressing
Mediterranean Lentil Salad in a Flash
A vibrant and healthy lentil salad bursting with Mediterranean flavors, ready in just 10 minutes! Perfect for a quick and satisfying vegetarian meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Cooked Lentils (canned or pre-cooked)
- 1/4 cup Kalamata Olives
- 1/4 cup Feta Cheese
- 1/4 cup Sun-dried Tomatoes (oil-packed)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Mint
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black Pepper
Prepare the Ingredients
Roughly chop the Kalamata olives and sun-dried tomatoes. Crumble the feta cheese. Finely chop the fresh mint.
Combine Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine the cooked lentils, chopped Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and chopped fresh mint.
Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
Dress the Salad
Pour the dressing over the lentil mixture. Toss gently to combine.
Serve
Serve immediately or chill for later. Garnish with extra feta and mint, if desired. Enjoy with pita bread or as a side to grilled halloumi.
Nutrition Facts Estimated per 100g of product
Calories: 150 kcal
Protein: 8g
Fat: 9g
Carbohydrates: 13g
Fiber: 5g
Other Considerations for Nutrition
Choose reduced-fat feta cheese to lower fat content. Sun-dried tomatoes in oil are high in sodium; use sparingly.
FAQ
-
Can I use fresh tomatoes instead of sun-dried tomatoes?
Yes, but drain well excess of water before add it. -
Can I substitute the feta cheese?
Goat cheese or halloumi cheese can be used as substitutes. -
Can I add other herbs?
Oregano or basil would be delicious additions.