Name: Lentil Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil for the dressing; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice for the dressing; 3 garlic cloves grated, for the dressing; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard for the dressing; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or za’atar for the dressing; 1 teaspoon sea salt for the dressing; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin for the dressing; black pepper for the dressing; 2 1/2 cups cooked French green lentils; 3 Persian cucumbers chopped; 3/4 cup grape tomatoes halved; 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped; 4 leaves lacinato kale stemmed and thinly sliced; 4 radishes thinly sliced; heaping 1/2 cup feta crumbled; heaping 1/2 cup olives pitted and halved; 1/4 cup chopped parsley; 1/4 cup chopped mint

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Overview

Prep20 min

Cook20 min

Total40 min

Servings6

DifficultyEasy

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Ingredients

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oilfor the dressing1/4 cup fresh lemon juicefor the dressing3 garlic clovesgrated, for the dressing1 teaspoon Dijon mustardfor the dressing1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or za’atarfor the dressing1 teaspoon sea saltfor the dressing1/4 teaspoon ground cuminfor the dressing black pepperfor the dressing2 1/2 cups cooked French green lentils3 Persian cucumberschopped3/4 cup grape tomatoeshalved1/2 cup red onionfinely chopped4 leaves lacinato kalestemmed and thinly sliced4 radishesthinly slicedheaping 1/2 cup fetacrumbledheaping 1/2 cup olivespitted and halved1/4 cup chopped parsley1/4 cup chopped mint

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Equipment

Large bowl
Whisk
Saucepan

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Method

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Whisk the dressing

Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, Dijon, Italian seasoning, salt, cumin, and pepper together in a large bowl.

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Toss the salad

Add the lentils, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, kale, radishes, feta, and olives to the bowl and toss well.

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Finish with herbs

Add the parsley and mint, toss again, and season to taste before serving.

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Tips

NoteUse French green or black lentils; softer lentils lose the salad texture.

NoteIt keeps beautifully dressed — this is a rare salad that improves overnight.

NoteThinly slice the kale rather than chopping so it blends instead of poking.

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Nutrition

NoteNutrition varies by ingredient brands and serving size.

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Storage

RefrigeratorRefrigerate up to 4 days.

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Frequently asked

Can I use regular brown lentils?+

They work but cook them very firm — brown lentils go soft fast and turn the salad muddy.

No feta?+

Leave it out and add a bigger pinch of salt to the dressing, or use diced halloumi.

Can I cook the lentils ahead?+

Yes — up to 3 days ahead; they toss in even better once chilled.

Lentil Salad

Overview

Ingredients

Equipment