Lentil Salad

Here is a great summer salad that you can make a head and it gets better as all the flavors marinates.

Lentil Salad

Ingredients

1 can of lentils of choice, drained and rinsed. I use red lentils
1 1/2 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup of diced cucumbers, seeds removed
1/2 cup calamata olives
1/2 cup of chopped red onions
1/2 cup of chopped yellow peppers
1/4 cup feta cheesed, crumbled
1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley
1/4 cup of olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice - if using fresh all zest one lemon
1 table spoon of fresh oregano, chopped
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

In a small bowl whisk together lemon juice, zest, olive oil, oregano, salt and pepper, set aside.

In a large bowl place the balance of the ingredients and toss.

Whisk dressing again and pour over salad, toss, cover and place in the fridge for at least 2 hours before serving.

Enjoy Cooking