Mediterranean Lentil Salad

Mediterranean Lentil Salad
Mediterranean Lentil Salad might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe serves 4. One portion of this dish contains about 20g of protein, 26g of fat, and a total of 426 calories. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 5 minutes. A mixture of cherry tomatoes, lemon juice, basil leaves, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegetarian diet.

Instructions

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Bring 8 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat.
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Add lentils and garlic. Reduce heat to medium-low, then simmer until lentils are just tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
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Drain in a strainer and place in a large mixing bowl.
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Add tomatoes, olives, basil, olive oil and lemon juice to bowl and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
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Sprinkle with goat cheese and serve warm.
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DifficultyEasy
Ready In5 m.
Servings4
Health Score34
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