Lentil Feta Salad

Lentils mingle with crisp vegetables, crunchy seeds, sweet cranberries and of course a generous helping of feta cheese in this lentil feta salad. Healthy but still so satisfying, this salad is perfect for make ahead lunches, as a side with dinner, or to bring to a potluck!

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Lentil Feta Salad

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Balsamic Cranberries Cucumber Feta Lentils Olive Oil Pepper Sunflower Seeds Tomatoes

Lentil Feta Salad

Lentil Feta Salad

Lentils mingle with crisp vegetables, crunchy seeds, sweet cranberries and of course a generous helping of feta cheese in this lentil feta salad. Healthy but still so satisfying, this salad is perfect for make ahead lunches, as a side with dinner, or to bring to a potluck!

Wednesday July 8, 2020

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Balsamic Cranberries Cucumber Feta Lentils Olive Oil Pepper Sunflower Seeds Tomatoes

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Table of Contents

  1. Why make this lentil feta salad?
  2. What are the ingredients in lentil feta salad?
  3. How to make lentil feta salad?
  4. Storage tips for this salad:
  5. What other veggies go well in this salad?
  6. Other salads to try:
  7. Recipe

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Sometimes we need a good, easy, healthy salad to get help us through the week. Lentil Feta Salad checks all those boxes. I first found the idea of a lentil salad in an old vegetarian cookbook about 5 years ago. Since then, I have put my own spin on it and ended up with this. Sometimes I even change it up a bit to add some different veggies, depending on what I have in my fridge!

three bowls of lentil feta salad on a cutting board

Why make this lentil feta salad?

  • it comes together in less than 15 minutes
  • it is one of the easiest dishes you will ever make
  • it can be made ahead and enjoyed all week
  • it can be customized to feature your favorite salad veggies
  • it can easily be enjoyed as a side or as a whole lunch
a close up of lentil feta salad in bowls

What are the ingredients in lentil feta salad?

The most important ingredient is of course lentils, after that it is up to you what veggies to add. Here is my favorite way to make and serve this salad:

the ingredients needed for lentil feta salad
  • lentils - the base of the salad
  • chopped veggies - i like to use cucumber, tomato, and bell pepper
  • sunflower seeds - add a nice crunch and a subtle nutty flavor
  • cranberries - a sweet, delicious addition to the salad
  • feta cheese - omit to make vegan; its a lovely, tangy addition to the salad
  • balsamic glaze - a sweet, thick version of balsamic vinegar
  • olive oil - just a little; use your favorite salad dressing oil instead if you prefer

How to make lentil feta salad?

It really couldn't be easier to make this salad:

step one: put all salad ingredients in bowl and mix

step two: drizzle balsamic glaze and oil over top and toss to coat

a collage showing the salad getting prepared

Storage tips for this salad:

This salad stays good in the fridge in an airtight container for 3-4 days. I like to make it at the beginning of the week and then serve with lunches/dinners throughout the week for an easy, healthy, filing side. This salad doesn't freeze well.

What other veggies go well in this salad?

I like to use lots of different things in this salad, other than my usual pepper, cucumber, tomato mix including:

  • carrot - shred it for best incorporation
  • celery - chopped small to add a bit of crunch
  • broccoli - small florets work best
  • spinach - chop into ribbons so it mixes in well

Other salads to try:

Lentil Feta Salad

Lentils mingle with crisp vegetables, crunchy seeds, sweet cranberries and of course a generous helping of feta cheese in this lentil feta salad. Healthy but still so satisfying, this salad is perfect for make ahead lunches, as a side with dinner, or to bring to a potluck!

Lentil Feta Salad
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By: Natalie Kollee
Yield: 4 Servings
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Total Time: 15 Minutes
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 can of lentils, rinsed and drained
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
  • 1/2 English cucumber, chopped (1 cup)
  • 1 medium tomato, chopped (1 cup)
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1/4 cup craisins (dried cranberry)
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic glaze
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

a bowl with the ingredients for lentil feta salad

1

Mix The Salad

In a large bowl, combine lentils, bell pepper, cucumber, tomato, feta, craisins, and sunflower seeds

the dressing on top of the lentil feta salad

2

Add The Dressing

Drizzle balsamic glaze and olive oil over salad, stir until salad is thoroughly coated

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Janis
Wednesday April 12, 2023

Have made a similar recipe but mine has craisins, sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds plus I do add a couple of crushed garlic cloves to my balsamic vinegar ( not balsamic glaze ) and olive oil dressing..then add fresh crushed black pepper.....so very good...make it often.

Natalie
Wednesday April 12, 2023

Those sound like good additions!! It’s one of my favourite salads - sometimes I’ll use the feta marinated in olive oil for extra flavor!

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