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Rachel's Green Lentil Salad

Servings: 6

Ingredients

For the salad:

  • 1 cup uncooked green lentils
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 large English cucumber finely diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 small red onion finely diced
  • 1/2 cup pitted small black olives
  • 1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
  • 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese optional

For the dressing:

  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 large lemon zest, and juice of
  • 2 Tbsps Dijon mustard
  • 1 Tbsp raw honey or pure maple syrup
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • sea salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a small jar add all the ingredients for the dressing. Shake well to emulsify. Set aside.
  • Start by cooking your green lentils; Place them in a large saucepan together with the water and a generous pinch of salt.
  • Boil over medium heat for 15-20 minutes, or until just soft but not mushy.
  • Drain well and allow your lentils to cool in a colander.
  • Meanwhile, prep all the veggies for your salad and place them in a large serving bowl.
  • Shake your dressing briskly to get everything well combined again before pouring on your salad.
  • Add in the cooked and cooled lentils, then drizzle in your dressing.
  • Stir to combine then taste test. Add a touch more sea salt, pepper, or an extra drizzle of olive oil or squeeze of fresh lemon to suit your own personal taste.
  • Add crumbled feta if you like.
  • Serve immediately, or cover and set in the fridge for a few hours.
  • This salad is best eaten within 48 hours.