Lentil Salad with Feta Cheese |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This filling lentil salad boasts a bright lemon dressing. Key ingredients, like celery and feta cheese, offer great textures in the main dish salad. Ingredients:
1 1/4 cups dried lentils |
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice |
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil |
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper |
1 garlic clove, crushed |
1 1/2 cups quartered cherry tomatoes |
1 cup diced cucumber |
1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled feta cheese |
1/3 cup thinly sliced celery |
romaine lettuce leaves (optional) |
Directions:
1. Place lentils in a large saucepan; cover with water to 2 inches above lentils, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until tender. Drain well, and set aside.
2. Combine lemon juice and next 5 ingredients (lemon juice through garlic) in a medium bowl; stir with a wire whisk until blended. Add lentils, tomatoes, cucumber, cheese, and celery to lemon juice mixture; toss gently to coat. Serve on lettuce-lined plates, if desired.
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