Lentil Feta Salad
I can whip up this refreshing and healthy lentil feta salad in just 10 minutes for my family. I simply combine lentils, cucumbers, tomatoes, and feta to create a colorful meal that keeps me full during a busy workday. It is one of my favorite ways to get healthy plant based protein on the table for a meal my crew loves.
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 110.5kcal
Ingredients
- 16 oz package steamed brown lentils like the kind from Trader Joe's
- 1 english cucumber diced
- 1 box of grape tomatoes sliced thin
- ½ red onion diced
- ½ cup fresh or steamed corn
- ½ red or yellow pepper diced (you could use the whole pepper if you want too!)
- 4 oz Feta Cheese Crumbles
- Lemon juice
- ½ tsp salt more to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Toss and season to taste.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- My #1 Secret Tip for this recipe is to dice the vegetables into similar sized pieces. This makes the feta salad easier to eat, keeps each bite balanced, and helps me avoid complaints from my picky eaters, which is always a win.
- Tomato swap: If I don’t have grape tomatoes, I swap them for cherry tomatoes. A sweet tomato really brings out the flavor of the salad.
- Room-temperature tomatoes: I always use tomatoes at room temperature instead of cold. This way, they give the most flavor possible.
- Herb topping: I like to sprinkle my go-to herbs on top, like parsley, oregano, or cilantro. Using fresh herbs gives the salad an even better smell.
Nutrition
Calories: 110.5kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 2.5g | Saturated Fat: 1.7g | Sodium: 365.7mg | Fiber: 4.6g | Sugar: 1.8g