Lemony Lentil Salad with Feta

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This delicious and healthy lentil salad comes together in just 30 minutes and makes a wonderful hot-weather meal. Serve with whole-wheat pitas, if desired.

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Updated on August 14, 2024
Reviewed by Dietitian
Victoria Seaver, M.S., RD
Victoria Seaver
Reviewed by Dietitian Victoria Seaver, M.S., RD

Victoria Seaver is a registered dietitian and Editorial Director for EatingWell.com. She completed her undergraduate degree in nutrition, dietetics and food science and her masters degree and dietetic internship at the University of Vermont. Victoria has been a part of the EatingWell.com team since 2015.

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Tested by
EatingWell Test Kitchen
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Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen

The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters.

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Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings, 1 cup each
Nutrition Profile:
Healthy Aging High-Fiber Vegetarian Gluten-Free Low-Calorie
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Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup lemon juice

  • ⅓ cup chopped fresh dill

  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

  • ¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste

  • ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste

  • 2 15-ounce cans lentils, rinsed, or 3 cups cooked brown or green lentils

  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese, (about 4 ounces)

  • 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and diced (about 1 cup)

  • 1 cup diced seedless cucumber

  • ½ cup finely chopped red onion

Directions

  1. Whisk lemon juice, dill, mustard, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Add lentils, feta, bell pepper, cucumber and onion; toss to coat.

Lemony Lentil Salad
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Tips

Make Ahead Tip: The salad will keep, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

280 Calories
16g Fat
24g Carbs
13g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 280
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 24g 9%
Dietary Fiber 11g 38%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 13g 25%
Total Fat 16g 20%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Vitamin A 812IU 16%
Vitamin C 35mg 39%
Folate 16mcg 4%
Sodium 536mg 23%
Calcium 98mg 8%
Iron 3mg 18%
Magnesium 7mg 2%
Potassium 108mg 2%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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