Description
Lentil Greek Salad with Dill Sauce is a refreshing and colorful dish that bursts with flavor! Combining earthy lentils, crunchy cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and tangy feta cheese, this salad is tossed in a creamy dill sauce that perfectly ties everything together. Ideal for summer gatherings or as a light meal any day of the week, it’s not just nutritious; it’s a delightful celebration of fresh ingredients that will brighten your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked green or brown lentils
- 1 cup diced cucumbers
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare lentils according to package instructions until tender; drain and cool.
- Dice cucumbers and cherry tomatoes; slice red onion thinly.
- In a large bowl, combine lentils, cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onion; toss gently.
- In another bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dill sauce over the lentil mixture; toss to coat evenly.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 12mg