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Mediterranean Lentil Salad

A hearty salad, perfect as a side when entertaining, a light lunch or even a vegetarian manin dish.

Prep 15 minutes
Cook 25 minutes
Serves 2-4
Made with Akila Green Split Lentils
Ingredients

Ingredients

Salad
1 cup Akila Green Split Peas, cooked according to package instructions
½ cucumber, diced
1 tomato, diced
½ red onion, diced
4 Tbsps fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped
¼ cup black olives, pitted and sliced
¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled
Dressing
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp dried origanum
½ tsp Akila Brown Sugar
Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Method

Method

01

Cook the green split peas according to package instructions.

02

Drain them of any excess water and add them to a serving bowl, allow to cool.

03

Add the dressing ingredients to a bowl and whisk together, set aside.

04

Add the remaining salad ingredients to the cooled green split peas along with the dressing.

05

Toss everything together until well combined.

06

Taste for seasoning and adjust if needed.

07

Serve, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.