Mediterranean style roasted red pepper and lentil salad –Hey there, salad enthusiasts! Today, we’re diving into a delightfully scrumptious dish that’s not just food; it’s a Mediterranean adventure loaded with flavors and a sprinkle of love! Grab your forks and your best apron, and let’s make the Mediterranean Lentil Salad! Trust me, your taste buds will thank you later.
Mediterranean Lentil Salad
This salad isn’t just another leafy green—oh no! It combines beautiful lentils with refreshing veggies that will make your palate dance like it just saw its crush.
Ingredients
- 1 cup lentils, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 bell pepper, diced (red or yellow for that extra pop!)
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Start with a little love! Rinse those lentils under cold water and cook them in a pot of boiling salted water for about 20 minutes, or until they’re tender but still have that charming little bite. Drain them and let them chill out for a bit.
- While the lentils are having their spa day, chop up the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and bell pepper. Don’t be shy – get those colors popping!
- Once the lentils are cooled down, toss them in a large bowl with all those beautiful veggies. You should be feeling pretty good about life right now.
- Add the parsley and feta cheese to the mix and marvel at how fancy your salad looks. It’s like the salad is strutting down a catwalk!
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper. Give it a little taste – does it need more love? (A.K.A. seasoning?)
- Pour the dressing over your incredible salad creation and toss gently! Enjoy that sizzle and pop as you mix everything together. Salad magic happening right there!
- Let it chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. This gives all the flavors time to mingle like old friends at a reunion. All good things take time!
And voila! You’ve transformed humble lentils and veggies into a Mediterranean fiesta worthy of any table. Enjoy as a side dish or, let’s be real, devour it all by yourself! Bon appétit!