Description
Lemony Lentil & Feta Salad with Fresh Herbs is a vibrant, satisfying salad bursting with Mediterranean flavor. Hearty lentils meet creamy feta, crisp vegetables, and a zesty lemon-herb dressing that brings everything to life. Perfect for meal prep, lunches, or gatherings, this refreshing salad is as nourishing as it is delicious—easy to make, endlessly customizable, and ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup green or brown lentils, rinsed
- 3 cups water or vegetable broth
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 small cucumber, diced
- 1 small red bell pepper, diced
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp lemon zest
Salt & black pepper, to taste
Instructions
In a medium pot, bring water or broth to a boil. Add lentils, reduce heat, and simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes until tender but not mushy. Drain and let cool.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
In a large bowl, combine cooled lentils, feta, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, parsley, and mint.
Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately, or chill for 20+ minutes for deeper flavor. Enjoy!
Notes
Make it vegan: Use dairy-free feta or cubed avocado.
Use canned lentils: Drain and rinse thoroughly—no cooking needed.
Meal prep tip: Store dressing separately and toss before serving for freshest texture.
Best flavor: Chill for 20–30 minutes after tossing to let flavors blend.
Optional add-ins: Cherry tomatoes, olives, quinoa, or chopped dill.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad, Main Dish
- Method: Boiled, Tossed
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg (depends on broth and feta)
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 20mg