Lentil Salad

Categories: Salads, Side Dishes

         

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Recipe Information

Serving Size

½ c

Yield

Makes 12 servings

Nutrition Information

One serving is 120 calories, 5 g fat, 5 mg cholesterol, 110 mg sodium, 12 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber, and 6 g protein

Key

c = cup, T = tablespoon, t = teaspoon, lb = pound, oz = ounce, fl oz = fluid ounce, pkg = package

Ingredients

  • 1 c Lentils, dry
  • 3 c Water
  • 5 Garlic cloves, whole
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • 3 T Olive oil
  • 1 T White wine vinegar
  • ½ c Kalamata olives, rinsed and drained, chopped
  • ¼ c Mint, fresh, chopped
  • 3 T Chives, chopped
  • ½ t Black pepper
  • ¼ t Red pepper, optional
  • ½ c Feta

Directions

  1. In a sauce pan, bring water to a BOIL. ADD 1 c lentils, 5 garlic cloves and 1 bay leaf. REDUCE to a simmer, COVER and COOK until lentils are tender, about 30 minutes.
  2. DRAIN and RINSE under cool water. REMOVE garlic cloves and bay leaf.
  3. WHISK 3 T oil and 1 T vinegar in a large bowl.
  4. ADD drained lentils, ½ c olives, ¼ c mint, 3 T chives, ½ t black pepper and ¼ t red pepper to the dressing and TOSS to combine.
  5. Sprinkle with ½ c feta cheese. CHILL and SERVE.

Chickasaw Nation Nutrition Services

Get Fresh! is an initiative of the Chickasaw Nation. This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. For more information on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or the FDP Grocery Stores, visit www.GetFreshCooking.com.