Diabetes-friendly lunch

Mediterranean Lentil Salad

Name: Mediterranean Lentil Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: european
Ingredients: 1 cup green lentils (rinsed); 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved); 1 medium cucumber (diced); ½ cup feta cheese (crumbled); ¼ cup black olives (sliced); ¼ cup red onion (finely chopped); 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin); 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed); 1 teaspoon dried oregano (optional); ½ teaspoon salt (to taste); ½ teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)

A refreshing salad with lentils, tomatoes, and olives.

Prep 15 minCook 25 minServes 4

Nutrition per serving

34g

Carbs

Fiber

Sugar

14g

Protein

16g

Fat

320

Calories

Estimated values per serving.

Ingredients

1 cup green lentils (rinsed)
1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
1 medium cucumber (diced)
½ cup feta cheese (crumbled)
¼ cup black olives (sliced)
¼ cup red onion (finely chopped)
2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin)
2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1 teaspoon dried oregano (optional)
½ teaspoon salt (to taste)
½ teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)

Method

1
Cook lentils in boiling water for 20 minutes until tender.
2
Drain and cool lentils.
3
In a large bowl, combine lentils, tomatoes, cucumber, feta, olives, and onion.
4
Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
5
Pour dressing over salad and toss gently.
6
Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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