Lemony Lentil Salad With Feta

This delicious and healthy lentil salad comes together in just 30 minutes and makes a wonderful hot-weather meal. Serve with whole-wheat pitas, if desired.

Prep/Cook Time: 30 Minutes, Servings: 6

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup lemon juice
• ⅓ cup chopped fresh dill
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• ¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
• ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• Freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 2 15-ounce cans lentils, rinsed, or 3 cups cooked brown or green lentils
• 1 cup crumbled feta cheese, (about 4 ounces)
• 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and diced (about 1 cup)
• 1 cup diced seedless cucumber
• ½ cup finely chopped red onion

Directions

1. Whisk lemon juice, dill, mustard, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Add lentils, feta, bell pepper, cucumber and onion; toss to coat.

Nutritional Information

Per Serving: 280 Calories, Total Fat: 16 g, Saturated Fat: 4 g, Cholesterol: 7 mg, Carbohydrates: 24 g, Fiber: 11 g, Total Sugars: 4 g, Added Sugars: 0 g, Protein: 13 g, Sodium: 536 mg, Potassium: 108 mg, Iron: 3 mg, Folate: 16 mcg, Calcium: 98 mg, Vitamin A: 812 IU, Vitamin C: 35 mg

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