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Lentil Salad with Mint and Feta

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A quick vegetarian main-course salad.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4

Ingredients

1 1/2 cup lentils
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
1 garlic clove, pressed
2 tomatoes, seeded, chopped
1 small red or yellow bell pepper, chopped
2 green onions
7 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place lentils in heavy large saucepan. Cover lentils with 4 inches of water. Season water with salt. Boil until lentils are just tender, about 25 minutes. Drain. Cool slightly.

    Step 2

    Combine oil, vinegar, mint and garlic in large bowl. Add warm lentils; toss well. Refrigerate until well chilled. (Lentils can be prepared 1 day ahead.)

    Step 3

    Add tomatoes, bell pepper and green onions to lentils. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide salad among plates. Sprinkle feta over lentils.

TagsSaladLentilBean and LegumeVegetableMintHerbs & SpicesTomatoBell PepperFetaCheeseDairyMainSideDinnerVegetarianNut FreeBon Appétit
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