Lentil Salad
This hearty salad is a keeper! Filled with green lentils, spinach, cucumber, and crumbled feta cheese, drizzled with smooth Italian dressing, lentil salad is the best way to put a boost of flavor and nutrition into your day.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 1/2 cups green lentils (cooked or canned)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 cup English cucumber, diced
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved (I used heirloom grape tomatoes)
- 1/4 cup feta cheese
Dressing
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp garlic minced
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
Instructions
- If using canned lentils, drain and set aside. If using raw lentils, cook according to directions. Drain and set aside lentils to cool.
- To prepare the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, honey, seasonings, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- To assemble the salad, add all the salad ingredients to a large bowl.
- Toss with the dressing and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 412kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 419mg | Potassium: 964mg | Fiber: 23g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2138IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 128mg | Iron: 7mg
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