Lentil and feta cheese salad recipe



Recipe for lentil and feta cheese salad in our easy vegetarian recipes collection.

Recipe ingredients

  • 2 cups brown lentils
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed stalk celery, finely chopped
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups crumbled feta cheese
  • 6 tablespoons virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons wine vinegar
  • Large pinch dried oregano
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

How to make lentil and feta cheese salad

  • Put the lentils in a bowl.
  • Add 3 cups cold water and soak the lentils for 2 hours. Drain.
  • Put the lentils in a saucepan and add enough cold water to cover them completely.
  • Add the bay leaf, basil and 1 garlic clove.
  • Bring to the boil and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.
  • Add the celery and onion.
  • Add enough additional water to cover the lentils.
  • Cover the saucepan and simmer for 10 more minutes.
  • Drain the lentils, celery and onion and discard the bay leaf and garlic clove.
  • Put the lentils, celery and onion in a serving bowl.
  • Add the chives and feta cheese. Toss.
  • Put the olive oil, vinegar, oregano, remaining garlic clove, salt and pepper in a jar with a tightly fitting lid.
  • Cover tightly and shake until well blended.
  • Pour the dressing over the lentil salad and toss.
  • Let the salad stand for 2 hours, tossing occasionally, before serving

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