Lentil salad with mint, feta cheese and tomatoes
2 servings
30 minutes
This refreshing lentil salad with mint, feta cheese, and tomatoes is a harmonious blend of Mediterranean flavors. Its base is tender lentils that provide heartiness to the dish, while mint adds lightness and freshness. Feta cheese contributes creaminess and tanginess, complemented by the sweetness of cherry tomatoes and the richness of sun-dried tomatoes. Lemon juice and zest enhance the brightness of the flavor, while olive oil ties the ingredients into a cohesive composition. This salad is perfect as a standalone dish or as a side for meat and fish. Ideal for a summer dinner or light lunch that awakens the appetite and offers a sense of freshness.
1
Put red onion in the pot to soften it.
- Red onion: 1 head
2
Add a clove of garlic to it and sauté for 1 minute.
- Finely chopped garlic: 1 clove
3
Boil the lentils separately, cook them until fully done.
- Lentils: 200 g
4
Drain the water from the grains and add cheese, cherry tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, mint, and lemon zest – it is recommended to mix everything well with the grains.
- Feta cheese: 0.3 glass
- Sun-dried tomatoes: 400 g
- Cherry tomatoes: 3 pieces
- Fresh mint: 0.5 tablespoon
- Lemon zest: to taste
5
Mix red onion with all ingredients and drizzle the salad with olive oil and lemon juice.
- Olive oil: to taste
- Lemon juice: 2 ml