Mediterranean Lentil Salad
This recipe would make a wonderful brain-healthy lunch or side dish! Lentils are a low-glycemic food that is high in protein and fiber, providing a steady stream of glucose to your brain. Recipe by Maggie Brazil & Kathleen Ashmore
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
- 1 cup lentils cook according to instructions
- 1 cup English cucumber diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ¼ cup red onions diced small
- ¼ cup parsley chopped
- ¼ cup kalamata olives chopped
- ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp mustard
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp oregano
- ½ tsp salt & pepper
Combine the first 7 ingredients in a bowl.
Combine the next 7 ingredients in a blender and pour over the salad.
Toss together and check for flavor.
Keyword lentil, mediterranean, salad