Lentil Feta Walnut Salad
Lentil Feta Walnut Salad is a lovely salad that is perfect for the cold winter. Made with Feta cheese, walnuts, cilantro, and green onions, this salad goes really well with any roasted or grilled meats, or just as is, if you are a vegetarian.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 260kcal
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups 500g cooked lentils
- 3-4 chopped green onions
- 1 bunch chopped cilantro
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- ½ cup crumbled Feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup vinegar or lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Cook lentils:
- Use 3 cups of water for every cup of lentils. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until tender but not mushy. The best way to check if they are done is to taste them.
To make the salad:
- Place the lentils into a large salad bowl.
- Chop green onions, cilantro, and walnuts and add them to the salad.
- Crumble the Feta cheese and add it to the salad.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Mix olive oil and vinegar or the juice of a lemon and pour over the ingredients.
- Toss the ingredients together, chill and serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 170mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 3g
