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Greek Lentil Salad

Flavourful lentils give this dish a bit more substance for a healthy meal-sized Greek salad.
Pulses Lentils
Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings 6 cups

Nutrition

Serving Size: 0.666666666667 cup (150 mL) Calories: 112 Total Fat: 7 g Saturated Fat: 1.5 g Carbohydrate: 9 g Fibre: 2 g Sugars: 2 g Protein: 4 g Cholesterol: 3 mg Sodium: 199 mg Potassium: 227 mg Iron: 1.5 mg

Ingredients

  • 1 can (19 oz/540 mL) lentils drained & rinsed (yields 2 cups/500 mL cooked lentils)
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) kalamata olives
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped onion
  • 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup (250 mL) chopped cucumber
  • 1/4 cup (50 mL) crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup (50 mL) fresh chopped parsley or cilantro
  • 1/4 cup (50 mL) olive oil
  • 1/4 cup (50 mL) lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp (15 mL) dried oregano

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine lentils, olives, vegetables and feta cheese.
  • Whisk together parsley or cilantro, olive oil, lemon juice and oregano to make the dressing. Toss the salad with the dressing to coat.
  • Serve right away or marinate in fridge for two hours before serving.

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This is a fantastic lunch idea.