Description
Looking for a vibrant and satisfying salad that checks every box for flavor, freshness, and nutrition? This Mediterranean Lentil Salad with Lemon Dill Dressing is just the thing. It’s packed with protein-rich lentils, fresh vegetables, creamy feta, and a bright lemony vinaigrette with fresh dill. Whether you’re hunting for a quick lunch, healthy snack, picnic-ready side, or light dinner idea, this easy recipe will become your go-to. With just a handful of wholesome ingredients and minimal prep time, it delivers on both simplicity and deliciousness—a top pick for Mediterranean food ideas and easy meal prep.
Ingredients
1 cup green or brown lentils
3 cups water
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cucumber, chopped
1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Rinse the lentils under cold water, then add to a pot with water and bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes until tender. Drain and cool completely.
3. While lentils cook, prep the veggies: slice tomatoes, chop cucumber and dill, and prepare olives.
4. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and dill to create the dressing.
5. In a large bowl, combine lentils with the vegetables, olives, and feta.
6. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
7. Chill the salad for 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
Don’t overcook the lentils or they’ll get mushy—al dente is best for salads.
Chill before serving to allow the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 18mg
Keywords: healthy salad, lentil salad, summer salad, Mediterranean dish, vegetarian salad