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Source: CanolaInfo Test Kitchen | Category: Salads

Greek Lentil Salad

This salad is perfect for get-togethers. The lentils add a delicious twist to your everyday Greek salad.

Greek Lentil Salad

Ingredients

  • Salad
  • 2 cups lentils or black beans, cooked 500 mL
  • 1 cup chopped cucumber 250 mL
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion 125 mL
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 yellow pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup chopped cauliflower 250 mL
  • 1/2 cup chopped parsley 125 mL
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled 60 mL
  • 1/2 cup sliced black olives 125 mL
  • Vinaigrette
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice 30 mL
  • 1 tsp pepper 2 mL
  • 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar 15 mL
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp dry crumbled oregano 10 mL
  • 2 tsp dry crumbled parsley or mint 10 mL
  • 2 tsp dry crumbled basil 10 mL
  • 1/3 cup canola oil 75 mL
2 cups lentils or black beans, cooked1 cup chopped cucumber1/2 cup chopped red onion2 tomatoes, chopped1 yellow pepper, chopped1 cup chopped cauliflower1/2 cup chopped parsley1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled1/2 cup sliced black olives2 Tbsp lemon juice1 tsp pepper1 Tbsp red wine vinegar2 cloves garlic, minced2 tsp dry crumbled oregano2 tsp dry crumbled parsley or mint2 tsp dry crumbled basil1/3 cup canola oil

Instructions

  • 1. Combine salad ingredients. In a separate bowl combine vinaigrette ingredients. Pour over salad mixture. Stir to combine. Tastes even better the next day!

Yield

8 servings

serving size

3/4 cup (175 mL)

nutritional analysis

Per Serving

Calories190
Total Fat12 g
Saturated Fat1.5 g
Cholesterol5 mg
Carbohydrates17 g
Fiber6 g
Sugars3 g
Protein6 g
Sodium240 mg
Potassium460 mg

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