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
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⅓ cup lemon juice
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⅓ cup chopped fresh dill
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2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
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¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
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⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
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Freshly ground pepper, to taste
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2 15-ounce cans lentils, rinsed, or 3 cups cooked brown or green lentils
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1 cup crumbled feta cheese, (about 4 ounces)
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1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and diced (about 1 cup)
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1 cup diced seedless cucumber
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½ cup finely chopped red onion
Description
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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.