Quick & Easy

Lemony Lentil Salad with Feta

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.

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.