Summer Lentil Salad

Summer Lentil Salad

Make the most of those beautiful heirloom tomatoes and cool cucumbers in this very summery salad. It pairs beautifully with a flavorful roast chicken, grilled steak, simple fish – almost anything! And of course, it is wonderful as a vegetarian main dish as well.

Ingredients

  • white balsamic vinegar
    2 tbsp
  • dijon mustard
    1 tsp
  • extra virgin olive oil
    1 tbsp
  • scallions

    finely chopped

    2
  • cooked lentils
    2 c
  • peeled and cubed english cucumber
    2 c
  • halved cherry tomatoes
    1 c
  • shallot

    finely chopped

    1
  • feta cheese

    crumbled

    ½ c
  • chopped cilantro
    ¼ c
  • fresh mint leaves

    minced

    2
  • kosher salt
    to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper
    to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    In a small bowl, whisk together the white balsamic vinegar and Dijon mustard. Whisk in the olive oil, then stir in the scallions. Set the dressing aside. Whisk once more before using.

  2. 2

    In a medium bowl, combine the lentils, cucumber, tomatoes, shallot, feta cheese, cilantro, and mint. Toss with the dressing. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Summer Lentil Salad

Summer Lentil Salad

5.0(4)224 cal

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