Name: Lentil and Feta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 6 Servings, about 1½ cups each
Ingredients: ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice; 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; ½ tsp dried thyme ((or 1½ tsp. chopped fresh thyme)); sea salt (or Himalayan salt) and ground black pepper ((to taste; optional)); 3 cups cooked lentils; ½ cup crumbled feta cheese; 1 medium cucumber (finely chopped); 3 medium celery stalks (finely chopped); 2 cups quartered cherry tomatoes; 1 medium red bell pepper (finely chopped); ¾ medium red onion (finely chopped); ½ cup fresh parsley (chopped); ¼ cup cup fresh mint leaves (chopped)

This lentil salad is a winner in so many ways. It takes a little bit of effort to chop all of those fresh veggies and herbs, but once you’re done, you’ve got enough food for a week’s worth of meals.

Eat it in winter, spring, summer, or fall. It’s a good vegetarian source of protein and fiber and has only 221 calories per serving.

Tip: Don’t know how to cook lentils? Learn how.

5 from 2 votes

Lentil and Feta Salad

Course Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine Mediterranean

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 0 mins

Total Time 1 hr 15 mins

Servings 6 Servings, about 1½ cups each

Calories 221 kcal

Author Beachbody

Ingredients

⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
½ tsp dried thyme (or 1½ tsp. chopped fresh thyme)
sea salt (or Himalayan salt) and ground black pepper (to taste; optional)
3 cups cooked lentils
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
1 medium cucumber finely chopped
3 medium celery stalks finely chopped
2 cups quartered cherry tomatoes
1 medium red bell pepper finely chopped
¾ medium red onion finely chopped
½ cup fresh parsley chopped
¼ cup cup fresh mint leaves chopped

Instructions

Combine lemon juice, oil, and thyme in a small bowl; whisk to blend.
Season with salt and pepper if desired. Set aside.
Combine lentils, cheese, cucumber, celery, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, parsley, and mint in a large bowl; mix well.
Drizzle with dressing; toss gently to blend. Refrigerate, covered, for at least 1 hour (and up to 12 hours).
You can eat it after an hour, but the next day is the best!

Nutrition Facts

Lentil and Feta Salad

Amount Per Serving (1 servings)

Calories 221 Calories from Fat 72

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 8g 12%

Saturated Fat 3g 15%

Cholesterol 11mg 4%

Sodium 213mg 9%

Total Carbohydrates 28g 9%

Dietary Fiber 10g 40%

Sugars 6g

Protein 12g 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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P90X/P90X2 Portions
½ Dairy
½ Legume/Tuber Carb
1 Vegetable

P90X3 Portions
2 Carb
½ Protein
½ Fat

Body Beast Portions
1 Legume
1 Vegetable
½ Protein
½ Fat

Portion Fix Containers
1 Green
1 Yellow
½ Blue
1 tsp.

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