Mediterranean Lentil Salad

This Mediterranean salad features Lentils, Water, Plum tomato -- coarsely chopped, Green onions -- sliced, Fat-free Italian dressing. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor, aromatic, well-seasoned taste. Perfect for lunch, picnics, or as a light side dish. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

Cooking Method: Boiling, Stewing

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Courses: Salads

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 5

Calories: 317.3

Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian

Description

This Mediterranean salad features Lentils, Water, Plum tomato -- coarsely chopped, Green onions -- sliced, Fat-free Italian dressing. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor, aromatic, well-seasoned taste. Perfect for lunch, picnics, or as a light side dish. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

Ingredients

1 cup Lentils
4 cups Water
2 cups Plum tomato -- coarsely chopped
1/2 cup Green onions -- sliced
6 tablespoons Fat-free Italian dressing
1/2 teaspoon Pepper
Curly leaf lettuce (optional
1 package (4-ounce) feta cheese with basil and -- crumbled
Tomato

Directions

1
Combine lentils and water in a large saucepan; bring to a boil.
2
Partially cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until lentils are crisp-tender.
3
Drain.
4
Combine lentils, tomato, green onions, dressing, and pepper in a medium bowl; toss gently.
5
Cover and chill at least 1 hour.
6
Spoon salad into lettuce-lined bowls, if desired.
7
Sprinkle feta cheese evenly over each serving

Nutrition Facts

Servings 5

Amount Per Serving
Calories 317.3kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18.0g28%
Saturated Fat 9.4g47%
Cholesterol 39.4mg14%
Sodium 818.2mg35%
Total Carbohydrate 25.5g9%
Dietary Fiber 7.6g31%
Sugars 9.5g
Protein 16.3g33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: 4ounce, basil, boiling, cheese, chopped, coarsely, crumbled, curly, dressing, fatfree, feta, green, italian, leaf, lentil, lentils, lettuce, mediterranean, onions, optional

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